Job Description

RINA is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Advisor to join its office in Cape Town within the Global Human Resources Division.

What your role will involve

RINA is seeking to hire a Human Resources Advisor with a Generalist experience to support its operations in Africa & Middle East region with a focus on South Africa operations. The Human Resources Advisor is an associate level position responsible for the delivery of day-to-day HR support for RINA office in Cape Town in coordination with the Regional Human Resources team. This role reports directly to the Head of Human Resources for Middle East and Africa.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of HR of the cluster to implement the HR strategy at a local level and ensuring the global HR calendar of activities is achieved within timelines.
• Performing a range of HR processes, from onboarding to offboarding, which promotes a positive and consistent employee experience
• Managing employees lifecycle queries, preparing the necessary documents starting from hiring, job changes, until termination of individual labor contract - execution of the entire process in compliance with local laws and company's policies and standards;
• Management of the employees benefits plans,
• Coordinating full payroll process including collection, processing and verification of payroll data, working together with internal and external contributors.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; training and development.
• Maintain employees records according to policy and legal requirements
• Providing effective first level advice and guidance to colleagues in relation to any concerns, in order support colleagues & managers and maintain governance frameworks
• Effective and regular communication and engagement activities to maintain a positive colleague experience.
• Preparing employee and workforce reports: any standard or non-standard HR report needed internally or externally, or any ad-hoc business cases requested.

What we are looking for

• At least 3 years of experience on a similar position (preferably in multinational companies)
• Degree/diploma in psychology, economics or business management; HR specialization is a plus
• Knowledge of South Africa Employment laws/regulations.
• Knowledge of HR related functions and processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Human Resources tools, SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Competencies

• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefite from the new circumstances
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterprete it in a perspective way
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,000 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project's technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.

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