Job Description

Fine Chemicals requires the services of a highly competent Human Resources Manager. To qualify for this position suitable candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant Behavioural Science.
• A minimum of 5 years HR generalist experience within a pharmaceutical /manufacturing and unionised environment.
• A minimum of 3 years in a Business Partner or Managerial role, preferably within a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
• Sound Employee and Industrial Relations experience
• Experience working with bargaining councils and trade unions would be advantageous
• Sound knowledge and experience of the application of the relevant Acts and regulations (LRA, BCEA, Skills Development, Employment Equity Act)
• SA Labour Legislation knowledge and understanding.
• Remuneration and Benefits experience.
• Diversity and Change Management.
• Proficiency in HRIS, SAP SuccessFactors, VIP Premier, and MS Office suite.
• Strong understanding of labour legislation, GMP/GLP, EE, BBBEE, and HR best practices.

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS

• To plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities for FCC in order to maximise the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as Recruitment, Employee Relations, Employment Equity, Talent Management, Performance Management, Reward and Recognition, Change Management, and Regulatory Compliance in line with the business strategy.
• Develop and train staff, manage employee performance, timekeeping, recruitment of staff, and maintain staff discipline.

Financials:

• Management of business unit within parameters, including ensuring remuneration, benefits structures, annual increases, incentives, are in line with unit/group budgets and structures, and policies are executed according to legal and statutory requirements.
• Monitor head count and related costs.
• Monitor recruitment costs

Talent Acquisition:

• Drive and support recruitment activities within EE targets, business objectives, budget, and SOP.
• Manage the facilitation of staff movement.

Performance & Talent Management

• Collaborate with business to identify critical skills and current skills pool; and develop and implement succession plans to address current and future talent and development needs.
• Manage the Mid-Year and Final KPA reviews in line with Aspen/FCC policy and timelines.
• Manage the performance management process by ensuring consistent application.
• Coach the Line Manager in conducting KPA reviews. Check that departmental KPA's are S.M.A.R.T
• Facilitate all poor performance cases.

Corporate Culture:

• Execution of wellness, CSI, and transformation initiatives.
• Foster a culture and environment of inclusivity and employee well-being.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives and enhance employee experience.
• Communicate and educate line managers on HR policies and processes.

Employee Relations:

• Develop Structures and relationships that promote interdependence and reduce workplace conflict.
• Ensure that all FCC/Aspen policies and procedures are understood, implemented, and applied consistently.
• Monitor internal disciplinary processes by ensuring ongoing training, HR support, and correct implementation.
• Maintain effective correspondence with the Union/s in line with management consultations.
• Oversight role on CCMA and Labour Court Referrals
• Serve as a representative at CCMA, Labour Court, union negotiations, and related forums

HR Administration

• Ensuring that HR administration is always in an audit-ready state.
• Oversee accurate employee record keeping and system administration.

Employment Equity

• Assist with the achievement of EE targets through the execution of EE organizational duties, i.e., Recruitment and Selection processes, EE Meetings, EE reporting, Succession Planning, and Training and Development.

Health & Safety & GMP

• Carry out any duty or requirement imposed on the company by the OHS Act and in accordance with your specific SHE appointment.
• Ensure all sections within the department maintain compliance with company GMP standards.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Advisory skills.
• Good coaching, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives.
• The ability to navigate complex matters.
• Translate and execute HR strategy.
• Exercise interpersonal, communication, training, and problem-solving skills to optimise team performance

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CVs online on or before the specified date. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.