HR Generalist / Officer:
Key responsibilities:
Recruitment
• Guide and advise hiring managers on job definition and analysis, recruitment strategies, selection process and job offers
• Lead recruitment processes including conducting thorough screening of applicants, interviewing of candidates and recommending short-list of 3 top candidates to hiring managers
• Ensure that all employee positions have up-to-date position descriptions, and that all employees are provided same
• Coordinate the advertisement of new positions and ensure that hiring that takes place is aligned to the Employment Equity Plan. Exceptions to this should be discussed and agreed to with the Head of Human Resources South Africa
• Perform all administrative functions linked to recruitment
• Ensure a recruitment status and tracking report is kept up to date
• Co-ordinate the Onboarding/Induction process for all new employees
Employee Relations
• Advise and support Line Managers on disciplinary procedures as per the Company Disciplinary Code
• Assist and give advice on the interpretation, application and implementation of applicable labour legislation
• In close communication and collaboration with Head of Human Resources South Africa, deal with employee grievances and IR issues
• Compile ER Reports monthly to determine trends
• Stay abreast with developments and changes pertaining to ER best practice, labour legislation
• Represent company at CCMA and Bargaining Council dispute proceedings
• Daily interaction with production employees
Employee Performance Management
• Follow up on administrative formalities linked to the completion of a probationary period for all new employees
• Monitor and track due dates for execution and completion of performance appraisals, and alert Head of Human Resources South Africa to any challenges or discrepancies in this regard
• Ensure that recommendations for merit increases, salary increments, promotions, reclassifications, demotions, etc. are captured in a timely manner, and are made in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Assist in supporting all line managers through training and all necessary support in implementing Performance Management
Exit Management
• Coordinate and assist in scheduling and conducting employee exit interviews
• Ensure all administration and execution is administered with all facets of employees separation
• Ensure that all company assets are returned and check lists completed and signed off
• Compile quarterly reports and statistics on resignations
Learning, Training and Development
• Co-ordinate, compile and submit the annual Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report
• Prepare an annual Training Calendar
• Ensure Training Registers are kept and evaluations of training effectiveness
• Compile monthly Training Report
• Compile and keep up to date a Skills Matrix for all positions
• Record and keep up to date all documents and certificates in the HR filing system
Employment Equity
• Work in collaboration with the Head of Human Resources South Africa to ensure the equitable representation of suitably qualified employees from designated groups in occupational categories and levels within the Company and according to the Employment Equity Plan
• Work in collaboration with the Head of Human Resources South Africa to retain and develop employees from designated groups
• Work in collaboration with the Head of Human Resources South Africa to implement appropriate training plans and measures to develop employees from designated groups
Administrative Activities
• Prepare and Compile monthly HR Reports
• Maintain and update employee files with regards to salary and allocated benefits and allowances, transfers, promotions, completion of probation, termination of service etc.
• Support the implementation of all HR strategic goals
NOTE: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Knowledge required
Solid knowledge of HR principles including Industrial Relations, processes, systems, procedures and practices.
Solid knowledge of general administrative systems and processes.
Solid knowledge of all applicable HR related legislation.
Basic understanding of budget systems and controls.
Basic understanding of organisational business processes and procedures.
Skills and experience
HR qualification required
Computer literacy - VIP, MS Office including Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Good communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills.
Good problem solving and conflict management skills.
Good time management skills.
Excellent administration skills.
Experience in food processing / farming industry or similar
Attention to detail.
Able to work under pressure.
Able to work independent and as part of a team.
People and task orientated.
Assertive.
Creative and innovative.
Action orientation.
Customer Orientation
Salary – R40 – R45 000pm CTC
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