About the position
Our client, a leading International Logistics company based in Johannesburg, is looking to fill the position of Human Resources Officer.
Purpose of the Role:
Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the successful incumbent with be responsible in providing the full spectrum of onsite Human Resources support to the divisions, which include HR administration, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, talent management and employee relations (including CCMA and NBCRFLI representation).
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Selection:
- Advertise vacancies on company's career page.
- Screen candidates for suitability.
- Prepare longlist for business.
- Setting up of interviews.
- Make recommendations to management regarding the most suitable candidate.
- Perform the necessary checks - criminal, ID and qualification verification.
- Ensure that the starter pack is issued and completed by the new employee.
Payroll Administration:
- Create new role on SAGE.
- Ensure that new employee's details are captured on SAGE.
- Ensure that new employee's documentation is uploaded on SAGE.
- Ensure payroll deadlines are met monthly.
Human Resources Administration:
- Ensure that the correct paperwork is signed and returned for record purposes.
- Ensure that the new employee has a personnel file.
- Assist with the completion of the OL Division's Employment Equity requirements as and when required.
- Analyses exit interview questionnaires and provide.
- Play and active role on the Employment Equity and Training Committee.
- Responsible for the reviewing of allocated HR Policies annually.
Benefit Administration:
- Ensure that the correct documentation for - retirement fund and medical aid, is completed, forwarded to payroll and kept for record purposes.
Industrial Relations:
- Provide an advisory service to staff and management in matters pertaining to Industrial Relations, with specific reference to corrective action and disciplinary hearings.
- Bring to management's attention, any areas of concerns / conflicts within the facilities.
- Attend disciplinary hearings, appeal and grievance hearings.
- Provide guidance, direction and support during disciplinary hearings, appeal hearings and grievances.
- Ensure that both management and staff adhere to the IR Policy.
- Assist and advise on charges for disciplinary enquiries.
- Maintain knowledge base with regards to changes on legislation, new developments and case law.
- Represent and act on behalf of the company at the CCMA and or NBCRFLI on matters which require mediation or arbitration.
- Other labour related matters pertaining to Section 197 and section 189.
Reporting:
- Responsible for monthly reporting on new engagements, terminations, promotions and vacancies.
- Monitor labour broker appointments - to ensure that the company is not at risk.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- BCom Degree or National Diploma in Industrial Psychology / Human Resources Management
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years HR related experience (Full circle of Human Resources) in a similar environment at a junior / mid managerial level and being able to demonstrate superior Human Resources specialist expertise and junior management ability
- A proven track record and experience in managing labour relations in similar environment
- Experience in SAGE People Management system and other HRIS would be advantageous
Competencies/Knowledge/Skills:
- HR Administration
- Recruitment and Selection
- Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Talent and Change Management
- Employee Relations (Including CCMA and NBCRFLI representation)
- A sound theoretical and practical knowledge of legislation applicable to the field of Human Resources, with particular emphasis on the LRA
- Level of computer literacy: Intermediate - MS Office
- SAGE 300 (People)
- Remeasure Job grading
- Lexis Nexis background verification / reference checks
- Graylink E-Recruitment and general HR system knowledge such as in house Performance Management software
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
- Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with staff at all levels in the organisation with influence, persuasion and the ability to command respect
- The ability to work independently, to use initiative (self-starter skills) and sound judgment is essential
- A logical, analytical approach to problem solving and decision making which is complimented by high energy levels and drive
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a detailed copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Recruitment & Selection
- Payroll Administration
- HR Administration
- Benefits Administration
- Industrial Relations
