Employee Engagement Manager

121Talent Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Manufacturing / Production company in Durban is looking for an Employee Engagement Manager to drive organizational effectiveness through leading organizational development initiatives, managing performance, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate has a degree in Human Resources, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in SAP and Microsoft Office. This position offers a full-time role and opportunities for talent development.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in Organisational Development including supervisory experience.
• Industrial Psychologist preferred.
• Drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and integration processes for new employees.
• Oversee performance evaluation process aligned with corporate policies.
• Coordinate implementation of internal and external training initiatives.
• Lead succession planning, talent mapping and retention strategies.

Skills

Business Development

Employee Orientation

Public Health

Account Management

Conflict Management

Project Management

Team Management

Customer relationship management

Human Resources

Public Speaking

Education

Degree and/or Master's Degree in Human Resources

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)

Job description

Our client a leading Manufacturing / Production company based in Umhlanga is looking to fill the position of Employee Engagement Manager.

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the HR Director the successful incumbent will be responsible for driving organizational effectiveness by leading organisational development initiatives managing performance and succession processes and ensuring compliance with HR policies and legislation with key focus on talent development and retention across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Development & Design

• Support implementation of approved structures across departments.
• Ensure alignment of job descriptions job grading and reporting lines.

Performance Management & Succession Planning

• Oversee performance evaluation process aligned with corporate policies.
• Lead succession planning talent mapping and retention strategies.
• Guideline managers in managing employee performance and development.

Skills Development & Training

• Conduct training needs analysis and develop annual training plans.
• Coordinate implementation of internal and external training initiatives.
• Submit WSP and ATR to SETAs and ensure study assistance compliance.

Policy Development & Compliance

• Participate in the development and review of HR policies and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with BCEA SDA EE and other relevant legislation.

Employee Integration & Transformation

• Manage onboarding and integration processes for new employees.
• Lead initiatives related to culture climate surveys and engagement.
• Participate in change management and transformation programs.

People Management

• Lead and develop the OD function including recruitment training and performance management.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development.

Reporting & Analytics

• Compile HR reports and analyse KPIs to support decision-making.
• Contribute to HR projects that promote process improvement and service optimization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric / Grade 12
• Degree and / or Masters Degree in Human Resources Industrial Psychology Organisational Development or a related field. (Required)
• At least 5 years experience in Organisational Development including supervisory experience.
• Industrial Psychologist preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office with strong focus on PowerPoint and Excel.
• Drivers licence.

Core Competencies

• Deep understanding of OD practices performance management and talent development.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies labour law and regulatory compliance.

Key Skills: Business Development, Employee Orientation, Public Health, Account Management, VersionOne, Conflict Management, Project Management, Relationship Management, Team Management, Customer relationship management, Human Resources, Public Speaking

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1