Job Description

Purpose of the role





The HRBP role is the human partner to the business, providing strategic direction to the business to enable employee engagement across all areas of the business.





Main responsibilities:

Recruitment

To drive the recruitment process from start to finish, including placing recruitment advertisements to attract suitable candidates for vacancies, analyzing CV's of job applicants, interviewing candidates, providing feedback to unsuccessful candidates, doing reference checks and coordinating offers and contracts of employment. To manage and advise on the legal and industrial relations implications of employment contracts. To explore and apply cost effective and alternative methods of recruitment such as career junction/University notice boards and referrals. To manage and control 3rd party placements and monitor permanent employment requirements. To maintain an accurate recruitment database, while organizing all placement fees with consultants and maintaining contact with external consultants. To drive the recruitment and selection of graduates and bursary applicants and to make all the necessary arrangements during the process. To actively promote the principles of employment equity whilst applying affirmative action measures in recruitment and selection procedures.

Performance management

To assist with the education of employees on the use and application of the organisation's performance management system. To assist with the maintenance of the performance appraisal system and to encourage the timely completion of Performance Appraisals.

Business Partner

Provide HR and IR guidance to line managers Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues Work in conjunction with line managers to develop performance management guidance eg: coaching, counseling, disciplinary action etc

Training and Development

To assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of an Induction programme to ensure that all employees remain abreast of the organization's internal structures, management, objectives, policies and procedures. Perform SDF functions, submission of WSP/ATR Liaise with the SETA to ensure grants are received, discretionary grant payments are received timeously Content development and facilitation Project manage external projects - learnership's, Internships and hosting of learners Ensure E-learning system is kept up to date Liaise with training external business partners To assist with training and development arrangements as and when required.

Payroll

Administer payroll admin

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) and Employee Wellbeing

To promote safe working practices within the organization. To remain up to date on staff welfare issues and provide support as and when necessary.

Other Human Resources Responsibilities/Projects

To assist with Human Resources projects as and when required. To assist in driving the organization's principles of responsibility. To assist in driving the WMIP Campaign and provide feedback on the results. To assist with the Human Resources business review as and when required. To assist with the development of Human Resources policies & procedures as and when required.


Profile





The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and attributes:


Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology or related field Operational/Retail experience preferred Skills Development Facilitator qualification highly preferred Assessor and Moderator qualifications highly preferred Have high levels of integrity and ethical standards Is able to apply sound judgment in complex and ambiguous matters Have the ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels Have leadership skills with proven ability in problem solving Be a confident, self-motivated professional who uses own initiative * Be able to stand up to and challenge decisions when required