SENIOR HR OFFICER

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 28,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose

The Senior HR Officer position plays a vital role in supporting the human resources function within the organization. The position is responsible for implementing HR policies and procedures, managing employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement and HR administration. The purpose of the position is to ensure effective HR operations and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals by fostering a positive work environment and supporting the needs of employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment and Selection:

• Advertise jobs (all vacancies for full/part-time employees and contractors) internally and externally.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies.
• Negotiate recruitment rates with recruitment agencies.
• Ensure adherence to recruitment policies and procedures as well as South African Labour legislation.
• Set up interviews.
• Conduct competency-based interviews.
• Conduct credential checks.
• Coordinate/administer psychometric assessments and job-specific tests.
• Ensure all applicants have had feedback; i.e. regret letters.
• Prepare documentation for authorization in terms of approved Advtech Process.
• Prepare offer letters.
• Set up meeting with manager and applicant for offer to be negotiated.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure onboarding process is planned and executed.

• Coordinate and guide line managers on the performance management process.
• Ensure adherence to performance management guidelines.
• Assist line managers with the individual development plans process, drawing up succession plans and coaching and mentoring initiatives.
• Conduct consultation sessions with Line Management.

• Ensure all staff, contractors, temps and casuals are paid.
• Assist line managers with payroll process within agreed-upon timelines.
• Assist with market research and other initiatives regarding market salaries.
• Assist line managers with increase processes and bonus processes.
• Ensure actual payroll expenses are within the approved budget.
• Generate and analyze reports and proposals for rectification of problems.
• All variances must be reported in terms of standard approved processes.
• Assist managers with the management of leave and other benefits.
• Prepare monthly leave reports and highlight concerns, problems and deviations from approved processes and policies.
• Ensure all staff have a clear understanding of company benefits.

• Advise and guide line managers on all staff relations issues.
• Coordinate disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings.
• Assist line managers with progressive discipline, i.e. absenteeism management and poor performance.
• Ensure adherence to disciplinary and grievance policies and procedures and compliance with South African Labour legislation.

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent.

• 5 Years of Senior Human Resources Officer – generalist experience.

• Problem Solving
• Planning
• Communication
• Recruitment and Selection Process
• Relationship Management
• Professionalism
• Follow-through
• Efficiency
• Confidentiality
• Multi-tasking