Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner (6-month contract) HR
Durban - KwaZulu Natal - South AfricaOur client, a well-known South African company in the financial services sector is on the search for a Human Resources Business Partner who is available immediately to join their team for a 6-month contract, who will be responsible for creating & enabling an environment to drive performance & employee engagement across the respective departments within the company. This will be achieved by partnering with management & business to define & implement relevant & appropriate plans to improve individual, team, & business effectiveness, to enhance the overall performance of the business through it's people.Requirements:

• Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent
• 5 years' generalist HR experience
• Knowledge & understanding of all South African labour legislation
• CCMA processes & procedures

Key Performance Areas:Employee Relations

• Advise and support line manager with regards to all ER queries
• Ensure all ER procedures meet both procedural and substantive fairness principles
• Support line managers by drafting letters of concern, warnings, drawing up charges and on the outcomes of disciplinary enquiries
• Respond to all appeals from employees related disciplinary enquiries
• If required, represent the Business at CCMA on relevant matters and ensure bundles and witnesses are prepared in time for the CCMA hearing
• Monitor all trends relating to employees (late-coming, absence, prior discipline etc.) and advise management on a course of action in line with Business policy

Recruitment

• Conduct one on one exit interviews
• Coordinate work experience for students
• Drive performance and career discussions within your departments
• Coach and support line managers on how to hold effective performance and career discussions
• Educate and advise line managers on performance improvement meetings

Organisational Effectiveness/ Development

• Encourage the recognition of employees
• Manage and coordinate all planned wellness initiatives
• Support employees with any queries which relate to medical aid, retirement fund, payslips and or leave etc.
• Monitor all sick leave trends monthly
• Assist line managers with injury on duty (OID) claims

HR Governance

• Comply with Business policies and procedures and prevailing legislation that govern HR practices and principles
• Review HR policies and process documents
• Adhere to the procurement process when sourcing vendors for recruitment and planned HR events
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all levels and at all time

Learning & Development

• Partner with Learning and Development to identify and source appropriate learning interventions

Administration

• Prepare monthly HR reports
• Maintain the integrity of employee files and employee data
• Prepare various letters, arrange meetings, coordinate functions or events, order and control stationery
• Support payroll by capturing/ loading any new employees on the HR system

HR Projects

• Support the HR team and Business with new and innovate initiatives that support the Business and HR strategy

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