HR Manager

Samancor Chrome; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome in Noordwes seeks a senior HR leader to head a fully integrated HR function for the plant or mine. You will steer organisational development, ER/EE initiatives, policy implementation and governance to support business objectives.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, a focus on labour stability, and the ability to drive performance and talent development across the site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management or relevant post graduate degree.
• 8 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with 2 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resources team to provide a totally integrated HR function for the Plant or Mine.
• Manage labour stability and drive targets for the department, performance, and development.
• Develop, revise and implement policies, procedures and documentation per site protocols.
• Provide strategic direction in Organisational Development and Employee Relations.
• Ensure compliance with EE, ER, safety, and labour legislation across the site.

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Microsoft Programs

Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, SAP, Coupa, LMS, Direct Hire)

Job description

Purpose of the Job

To lead the Human Resources team in providing a totally integrated Human Resources function to the Plant or Mine.

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles And Responsibilities

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality

• Identify and assess level of baseline- and issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to the business, financial and legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status

People

Manage The Department

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP's are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

Customers

• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
• Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction

Business Processes

Human Resources Administration

• Develop, revise, and implement policies, procedures, and documentation in accordance with protocols
• Manage implementation of all protocols consistently throughout the site

Organisation Development

• Provide strategic direction in terms of Organisational Development:
• Goal Alignment process
• Performance Management process
• Job Management process
• Ad hoc interventions as diagnosed

Industrial/Employee Relations

• Settle annual wage negotiations within mandate
• Ensure that a positive ER climate is prevalent
• Manage absenteeism effectively
• Ensure legal compliance

Employment Equity

• Manage the EE process at Site level to ensure compliance to EE Strategy

Communication

• Develop site specific Communication Strategy and implement appropriate methods, channels and tools

Safety & Health

• Implement one HR related safety initiative per annum
• Implement Employee Wellness Programme
• Implement HIV / AIDS Protocol

Recruitment, Selection And Assessments

• Implement effective recruitment and selection systems and processes
• Manage implementation of the Site-specific Induction Programme

Rewards, HR Info Systems And Payroll

• Ensure that Rewards practices are aligned to the Rewards strategy
• Manage HR trends as evident from HR-Info systems
• Manage audits and surveys

Training And Development

• Ensure that Individual Development Plans are in place and implemented for all employees
• Implement the Training and Development Protocol

Community

• Develop site specific Communication Strategy and implement appropriate methods, channels and tools.

Talent Management

• Identify and assess Talent Pool at Site level

Working Conditions

• Carry Legal Appointment

Growth

• Ensure organisational growth through Human Resources

Shareholder Value

• Manage the Human Resources budget

Systems

Workplace Competencies

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, SAP, Coupa, LMS, Direct Hire)

Job Skills

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft skills as identified per department / level

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an understanding of understanding of HR Legislation
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act 75 of 1997)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the Labour Relations Act (Act 66 of 1995)
• Demonstrate understanding of Dispute Resolution Legislation and Procedures
• Interpret and apply Employment Equity legislation to industry charters
• Demonstrate an understanding and apply the principles of Organisational Development
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional values and ethics

Minimum Qualification

• Degree in Human Resources Management / Relevant Post Graduate Degree
• 8 years' relevant experience, preferably 2 years' managerial experience

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