Job Description

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources/Industrial Relations.
• Min 10 years HR managerial experience having serviced a staff compliment larger than 1000 employees.
• Knowledge of the BCEA, EEA, LRA, SDA and other related Acts.
• Experience in complex union negotiation.
• Multi-union experience.
• Strong knowledge of CCMA matters
• Able to lead and manage a HR team
• Must be willing to travel locally

The Job:
Reporting to the Managing Director:

HR Planning:

• Develop, implement, and manage the functional and strategic plan for labour deployment as per production requirements.
• Develop and implement plans that drive the organisation towards profitable growth and sustainable operation of the organisation through minimising impact of labour costs.
• Manage the allocated labour budget with Operations/Production Managers.
• Forecast annual labour expenses in line with budget.
• Manage costs against approved budget.
• Put in place cost control mechanisms and report any major deviations on cost.
• Identify efficiencies and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Contribute to the Executive team by evaluating business results and making appropriate contributions.
• Ensure appropriate systems, processes and controls are in place to implement functional plans.
• Effectively performance manage all staff, rewarding excellent performance and addressing poor performance.

Employee Relations:

• Formulate the long-term IR strategy.
• Provide an advisory support service to management with regards to IR matters and staff discipline.
• Represent the company at CCMA.
• Manage Union relations.

Talent Development:

• Develop a skills development plan.
• Facilitate Training and Development initiatives as identified by management, aligned to National guidelines.
• Conduct regular skills audits, training needs analysis and align to annual reporting to the FP&M seta in the format of the WSP and ATR.
• Lead and manage staff to achieve objectives and targets and ensure that staff are trained, equipped, and motivated through effective staff management processes.
• Co-ordinate effective staff management and communication in the department to ensure an engaged, motivated, and productive workforce.
• Foster well-trained staff through the identification and implementation of training needs to ensure ongoing training and development.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Ensure effective and equitable incentivisation within the company.
• Manage the Payroll system and be responsible for approving and forwarding the payroll data to the Finance department.

HR Metrics & Reporting:

• Compile monthly management reports as required for HR and IR, along with H&S.
• Complete relevant administration, submission of necessary reports and maintenance of all relevant databases.

HR Compliance:

• Develop, update, and implement all HR and IR policies and procedures.
• Provide input to company policies and operations.
• Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures and ensure good corporate governance is adhered to.
• Maintain alliance with regional and international associations.
• Proactively manage suppliers and supplier performance.
• Manage the social and ethics committee.

Competencies:

• Strong IR skills
• Must have excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong personality, no-nonsense approach.
• Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

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