HR Business Partner (Mining / Construction)

The Recruitment Guy; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining and construction sector is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner based in Richards Bay. This mid-management position involves managing labour relations, supporting management, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Candidates must have relevant HR experience and qualifications, with a strong commitment to employee engagement and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in HR within a similarly sized organization.
• Experience with trade unions and negotiations.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective generalist HR support to management.
• Implement and maintain labour related policies.
• Facilitate satisfactory labour relations.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Conflict management

Education

Relevant Human Resources tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5 or above

Grade 12 secondary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Title : HR Business Partner

Area : Richards Bay

Industry : Mining / Construction Sector HR exp. req.

Ref No. : TRG 2305

Salary : Market related TCTC available / negotiable

Start Date : As soon as possible

Type : Permanent

The Recruitment Guy is seeking to permanently employ an experienced SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER / PRACTITIONER (with mining / construction sector exposure / experience) to be based in Richards Bay.

• This is a mid-management position that will report to the Site Manager and National Group HR Manager.
• We ONLY require experienced Mining or Construction (industry) HRBPs who meet the experience and duties stipulated in this job description to apply.
• Applications that do not meet these specific criteria and have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application can consider your application as unsuccessful.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provide effective, efficient and economic generalist support to enable the company's strategic goals.
2. Support all levels of management on labour management.
3. Implement and maintain the labour related policies and procedures.
4. Facilitate satisfactory labour relations.
5. Participate in collective negotiations.
6. Maintain Human Resources Department administration and communication.
7. To facilitate and interact at a professional level with management, internal mining staff/employees, shop stewards & trade union officials, various service providers, payroll departments, operators, training and SHEQ personnel, statutory bodies, Department of Labour, CCMA, Bargaining Councils, etc.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Assist management with the development, planning and implementation of policies and procedures to facilitate effective employee relations.
• Provide guidance to management and employees regarding legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices related to employee relations matters.

COMMUNICATION

• Attend shop steward and employee representative meetings.
• Attend wage negotiations and collective agreement discussions.
• Participate in dispute resolution events.
• Compile and distribute staff briefs and minutes.

ADVISORY CAPACITY

• Advise management with labour relations issues.
• Act as liaison between employees and management.
• Interpret management's proposals for union representatives.

TRAINING

• Facilitate training of management and employees on labour relations legislation.
• Liaise with service providers for relevant training.

RECRUITMENT & ONBOARDING OF NEW EMPLOYEES

• Draft job descriptions.
• Draft and place advertisements.
• Shortlist candidates as per job requirements.
• Arrange competency testing.
• Draft interview questionnaires.
• Conduct interviews.
• Perform reference checks: verify previous experience, performance, behaviour, and qualifications.
• Implement onboarding documentation.
• Induct new staff.
• Confirm employment.

TERMINATION PROCESS

• Facilitate, communicate, and action terminations.
• Prepare exit documents for signature by employee.
• Issue UI19, salary schedule, and certificate of service.
• Monitor and ensure all statutory monies and provident fund are paid.
• Submit documents to payroll (exit medical and Momentum Provident Fund withdrawal forms).

PAYROLL

• Process and prepare hours for payroll according to deadlines.
• Process and file leave and other forms.
• Check payslips and no-hour reports.
• Print and issue payslips.
• Address payroll-related employee queries.
• Handle provident fund withdrawals and claims (Momentum & NBC).
• Handle registered letters pertaining to provident fund.
• Manage medical aid changes (Discovery & BCIMA).
• Receive and capture garnishee orders from the Sheriff.
• Update and file wage files.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

• Relevant Human Resources tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5 or above.
• Grade 12 secondary qualification.
• APSO accredited or similar external qualification.

Knowledge & experience :

• 3+ years experience with trade unions and negotiations.
• 3-5 years experience in a similarly sized organization.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; intermediate PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable labour legislation.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel when required.
• Driver's license with own reliable transport/vehicle.
• Reside in or near Richards Bay.

SKILLS :

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Conflict management and decision-making skills.
• Ability to simplify complex issues.
• Planning, organization, and ability to work under pressure and deadlines.

Application instructions: We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.