Job Description

Nova Pioneer is looking for a stellar Talent Coordinator to assist with the administration of day-to-day operations of the HR and Recruitment functions and duties. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.. This role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. While the role is focused on South African talent operations, you will engage and collaborate with talent teammates from Kenya on a regular basis as well.
About Nova Pioneer
Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a Pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, inquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask "why" instead of telling them the "what". It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation, and collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 13 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit www.novapioneer.com.
Working at Nova means:

• Fully embracing Nova's values and beliefs and promoting them to students, staff, other faculty, parents and members of the outside community.
• Living the culture principles inside and outside of the school.
• Working cohesively in a team, being respectful of each person's contributions and style.
• Maintaining positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families, and colleagues.

About the role:
As the Talent Coordinator, you are responsible for providing effective and efficient human resource generalist functions to the organisation, aligned with organisational strategic goals.
Responsibilities include:
General HR Activities:

• Maintain up to date records of employee ("teammate") data and documentation on the HR system (Payspace), these include; personal information, job information, compliance details, benefit details, etc.
• Ensure that all new teammates have correct Payspace access and are assigned to the relevant policies.
• Maintain up to date compliance data (ie; SACE, Qualifications, Sexual Offenders and Child Protection Clearance, Work Permits, etc)
• Support the enrollment of new teammates onto company benefits such as medical, pension by issuing forms and applications, verifying information and addressing questions.
• Support the onboarding/offboarding admin process of all new hires and exits, this involves informing the relevant teams, creating and sending documents and updating details on Payspace.
• Providing support to teammates going on Maternity leave by scheduling maternity check ins, providing guidance on the maternity leave process based on the policy and creating and sending the relevant maternity documents.
• Provide required HR admin support to all teammates; confirmation of employment, updating details, etc.
• Protect the organisation's value by keeping sensitive employee information and matters strictly confidential.
• You will be required to support the management of the Talent inbox by responding to queries from teammates and pointing them in the right direction

Labour Law & Compliance:

• Manage and maintain compliance requirements and ensure that up to date and accurate compliance data is readily available to leadership and for audits and inspections
• Comply with regional legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; in partnership with the HR Manager; keeping up to speed with changes to employment law and anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications and maintaining personal networks.

Recruitment:

• Support the recruitment of great talent in South Africa
• Manage incoming applications and conduct first-round resume review for hiring managers.
• Ensure that a rigorous process is followed to ensure that candidates undergo a thorough vetting process focused on Qualifications, SACE and Work Permits, References, etc.
• Support all administrative and internal systems related activities within the recruitment and HR processes using our Applicant Tracking System.
• Ensure that all candidates enjoy a positive, engaging and inspiring experience throughout the recruitment process, whether they are successful in the role or not.
• Support and coordinate aspects of the hiring process in collaboration with hiring managers including regular communication and updates on the status of roles with key stakeholders.
• Support innovative strategies for researching and cultivating international and local pools of talent and individual prospects;
• Support in facilitating onboarding sessions across both regions.
• Support in standardizing job descriptions and job adverts across the region

Working within the Talent and People Systems Team:

• The Talent Coordinator forms part of the Talent and People Systems team which comprises HR, Recruitment, Talent Development and People Systems and Analytics. We pride ourselves on being Greater Together and support our team when needed.
• Although your core role is HR and Recruitment, you may be required to perform tasks assigned by other functions within the team
• The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by the employee in this job. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their manager.

About You:
Skills, experiences and qualifications required:

• You are able to work independently on projects and work streams with the necessary support from your manager.
• You have a strong ability to manage expectations of your managers and other stakeholders.
• You are good at building relationships with stakeholders at different levels within the organisation
• You have strong administrative and time management skills
• You hold yourself and others to high standards and take pride in the accuracy of your work
• You have 2-3 years experience managing HR and Recruitment matters and deep familiarity with South African labour law and practice.Previous experience in a school environment would be an advantage but is not compulsory.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or other relevant qualification to HR
• You are a strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to develop systems that achieve efficiency and scalability
• You have strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• You care for people, their experience and their development
• You have a growth mindset and a passion for HR
• Our culture resonates deeply with your values- and in particular, you are excited to challenge yourself by taking risks and getting more feedback than you've ever gotten before.
• You are resilient and adaptable

Working at Nova Pioneer
Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. "Novaneers" work harder and work longer hours than most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principles .
Please Note:

• Nova Pioneer may appoint and/or expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Nova Pioneer, in line with the POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measurements will be in place to protect personal information but it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes. By submitting your application with Nova Pioneer, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or .