HR Manager and Talent Retention Specialist

Telebest; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee the HR and Administration Department. Candidates should have at least 5 years of management experience along with 3 years in employee recruiting and training. The role involves developing training strategies, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with South African labour laws. Ideal applicants will possess a relevant HR degree, be knowledgeable about the Pharmaceutical Industry, and demonstrate excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HR Manager.
• 5 to 7 years of experience as an HR Generalist.
• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in employee recruiting, training, or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Overall Management of the HR and Administration Department.
• Performance Management for the organization.
• Developing and implementing a Training Plan.
• Conduct onboarding and exit interviews.

Skills

Computer literate – MS Office

Report writing skills

Knowledge of employment interview techniques and HR law

Excellent understanding of organisational objectives

Education

Graduate in relevant Human Resources Degree or Diploma

Tools

Oracle

PSIber Payroll

Quality Management System

Microsoft package

Job description

Requirements

• Graduate in relevant Human Resources Degree or Diploma
• Computer literate – MS Office.
• Travel – Willingness to travel to other provinces & Overseas
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HR Manager
• 5 to 7 years of experience as an HR Generalist with extensive experience in overall HR administration
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in employee recruiting, training, or employee career coaching.
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry
• Report writing skills
• Knowledge of various software systems –, Oracle, PSIber Payroll, Quality Management System, Microsoft package etc.
• Experience in writing job descriptions.
• Knowledge of employment interview techniques and HR law.
• Thorough understanding of all South African labour legislations and the statutory requirements as well as the implementation thereof.
• Understanding of the mandatory requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Excellent understanding of the organisational objectives and structure

KPAs

• Overall Management of the HR and Administration Department, including the personnel and delivery of departmental tasks
• Benefits Management and Administration
• Performance Management for the organization
• Developing Workplace Skills Plan, implementing a Training Plan, reviewing effectiveness of Training Plan and developing the Annual Training Report
• Payroll Management and Compliance to Legislation
• Work with management to define and implement the Company's South Africa’s recruiting and staffing strategy.
• Develop a Staff Retention Strategy
• Review, update, classify and reclassify job descriptions for existing and new positions.
• Conduct onboarding interviews of new and transferred employees.
• Conduct exit interviews with resigning or retiring employees, tracking reasons for voluntary terminations to inform future HR recruitment strategies.