Job Description

Our client, in the Agricultural / Packhouse industry, requires the services of a professional and self-motivated HR Officer to join their team.

Key performance areas:

Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding:

• Drive and conduct the full recruitment and take on process according to relevant procedures and requirements including monthly probationary interviews.
• Organise, compile, and update the HR induction program.

Job Grade and s:

• Drive and maintain the upkeep of job descriptions and assist line management with writing new job descriptions as per standardised process.
• Actively participate in the job grading process.

Labour relations & Compliance:

• Provide a full IR support function of all labour relations (misconduct, poor performance, ill-health/incapacity, grievances) processes and matters.
• Build and maintain sound relationships with employees and union through effective and frequent communication.
• Update, communicate and ensure compliance to all HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare and assist with Siza and DOL audits.

Training and Development:

• Conduct training needs and skills gap analysis for business and assist with the compiling of training budget/plan.
• Plan, coordinate and organise relevant training initiatives.
• Facilitate and conduct inhouse training and toolbox talks.

Performance Management

• Drive quarterly performance management process and capture results

Personnel Administration

• Monthly capturing, compiling, and reporting of HR information (training, IR, union membership, housing, absence, WSP, ARTs, & IODs etc.
• Execute full termination process of an employee incl. the performing of exit interviews.
• Responsible for the processing of all death, funeral, ill health provident funds claim for wage employees
• Maintain employee records

Management

• Plan, supervise and assist Health worker with her daily tasks (incl. but not ltd too medical supplies, medical follow ups etc.).

Welfare

• Maintain and oversee housing unit allocations, living arrangements in hostel area and conducts regular house inspections.

The successful candidate must have:

• Matric with a Degree in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification
• 5 years experience as an HR within a unionised environment
• Previous HR experience within an Agricultural, packhouse and or FMCG environment will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of relevant Acts (BCEA, SD13, LRA, EEA, SDA, OHSA) & Siza
• Must have strong IR experience working in a unionised environment
• Previous CCMA experience (up till conciliation) will be advantageous
• Excellent computer literacy (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience working with Sage People and Farm Trace will be advantageous
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills along with good facilitation and conflict management skills
• Must give great attention to detail, able to work in a highly pressurised environment, exercise good judgement and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours when required
• Must have a valid drivers license with own transport

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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