HR Manager

SUMMARY:
Job Description:
The HR/IR Manager is responsible for HR Management and providing administrative support to the HR Head and HR department, to ensure efficient HR/IR operations within the organisation. This includes maintaining employee records, assisting with recruitment processes, managing employee benefits, and handling various HR/IR related tasks.

POSITION INFO:
Job Details:                                                                       
Title: HR Manager
Location: Germiston
Permanent: Yes
Full time: Yes
Industry: Materials investigations
Salary / CTC: R 43 000 plus medical aid allowance (depending on experience and qualifications and current earnings)
Reports to: Director

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (Human Resources Information System), including personal information, employment history, benefits, and performance evaluations.
• Administer employee benefit programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies. Assist employees with benefit inquiries and resolve related issues.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR/IR-related documents. Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Assist in various HR/IR initiatives, such as performance management, training and development programs, employee engagement activities, and policy development.
• Stay up to date with employment laws and regulations. Ensure HR/IR processes and practices are in compliance with legal requirements.
• Address and resolve employee grievances and concerns in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Promote a positive work environment by fostering strong employer-employee relationships.
• Support the organisation in collective bargaining processes.
• Maintain accurate records related to IR activities.
• Prepare reports on industrial relations matters for Labour Department.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to IR.
• Assist with Employment Equity administration and preparation for Submission by the HR/IR Consultants. Keep track of deadlines for submissions.
• Develop and maintain Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR) administration and submissions; administer Skills Levy claims.
• (Or preparation for submission by the Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) in the event that the services of SDF is used). 
  • Keep track of deadlines for submissions.
  • Handle sensitive employee information with utmost confidentiality and discretion.
  • Prepare and analyse HR/IR data and reports, such as headcount, turnover, and other HR/IR metrics.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on the data.
  • Assisting Labour Department with reviewing and / or drafting of company policies and procedures, also ensuring that they are in accordance with Labour Legislation.
  • Manage the drafting and record keeping of all job profiles, under guidance of the Labour Department.
  • General understanding of all labour legislation (EEA, BCEA, LRA, Skills Development Act)
  • General HR Administration.
  • Active involvement in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, job ads and managing the hiring process.
  • Manage Payroll Input Process
  • Monthly reporting including HR Metrics
  • Accountable for the full induction and onboarding process
  • Support and assist in the Employment Equity Process
  • Skills Development tracking, reporting and co-ordination.
  • Presents training sessions related to the assigned program or section area.
  • Management of Employees files
  • Lead and engage in activities related to Employment Equity, Skills Development
  • Industrial relations (wage negotiations, disciplinaries, employee
  • Communicate required policy revisions, company updates, and process revisions in a professional manner
  • Handle conflict and grievances.
  • Initiate, assist, and conduct Disciplinary Action (warnings and enquiries).
  • Assisting with administration of performance appraisals as required.
  • Assisting with personnel filing system - ensure all records are kept and up to date.
  • Assisting, where necessary, with record keeping of staff training.
  • Assisting with drafting and maintaining of Organograms.

• Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (Minimum Requirement)
  • Minimum 10 years experience HR/IR Generalist function and HR Management Function (preferably in Mining or Industry)
  • 3 + Years Employment Equity Experience
  • 3 + Years WSP and ATR Experience
  • Proficiency in HRIS software and MS Office Suite.
  • Must understand SA labour and employment law
  • Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws
  • Extremely organised, detail oriented and efficient
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse situations, identify issues, and develop and implement solutions
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Strong MS Word, Intermediate Excel, Outlook,
  • Good written and verbal business communication and well presented
  • Ability to work and engage community-based forum.
  • Proficient in English and Afrikaans
  • Must have a driver’s license and be able to get to work

• The successful candidate must:
  
  • have extensive experience in overall HR Management Including Skills Development planning, etc.
  • preferably have HR Management experience
  • be seeking long-term employment