HR Manager: Employee Relations and Wellness

Milton Resourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee employee relations, implement wellness initiatives, and ensure HR compliance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years in HR with significant experience in management. The role involves advising on labor policies, managing the HR budget, and facilitating recruitment processes to optimize business performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in employee relations and wellness initiatives.
• 3 years in supervisory management.

Responsibilities

• Compile and monitor implementation of the EE plan.
• Advise executives on labor legislation.
• Oversee recruitment and staffing.
• Manage HR budget and resources.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Coaching / Mentoring

Decision making

Report writing

Time Management

Administrative

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) HR qualification or related qualification

Job description

1. Equity Management

• Compile and monitor implementation of the EE plan
• Conduct surveys and participate to determine employees' perceptions of EE and analyse results and report to management.
• Play proactive role to ensure effective implementation of Employment Equity and the plan

2. ER Management

• Ensuring ER compliance is managed in line with company policy and workplace law by :
• Ø Advise executives and employees on labour legislation and AIDC's IR policies
• Ø Facilitating grievances and disciplinary hearings by staff and management and advise on correct and due process to be followed.
• Ø Act as AIDC representative in relevant IR matters
• Ø Provide counselling about grievance and disciplinary hearing procedures (e.g. Initiation of case).
• Ø Ensure proper completion of all relevant documents (e.g. Notice to appear).
• Ø Oversee correct management of hearing outcomes
• Manage communication around tenant companies labour issues and minimize the impact on the ASP and various GGDA Group entities
• Engage staff representative forums and labour forums

3. Reporting

• Risk reporting
• Monthly trend reports
• Quarterly board reports
• Management reports
• Special project and statutory

4. Employee Wellness

• Promote and encourage the use of various employee wellness initiatives
• Promotes AIDC Wellness programme amongst tenants
• Hold Employee Wellness events
• Trend Analysis (climate)
• Recommendations in terms of trends

5. HRM Generalist functions

• Recruitment and Staffing : Overseeing the recruitment process, including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
• Policy Development : Formulating and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Performance Management : Implementing performance review procedures and supporting management in employee appraisals.
• Compliance : Ensuring all organizational practices adhere to labor laws and regulations.

6. Department Management

• Budget and Control : Manage the overall HR budget to ensure sufficient resources are in place to implement
• Board submissions on a quarterly basis and implementation of resolutions

7. People Management

• Manage employees as appropriate within the department to optimize business performance and the service to customers.
• Ensure staff have the required skills and experience to execute their tasks.
• Conduct Performance Planning Sessions.
• Compile the Performance Management (KRA) documentation in collaboration with the staff member in terms of :
• Ø Job Profile requirements
• Ø Strategic Performance Objectives
• Ø Key Performance Areas
• Ø Personal Development Plan
• Track and monitor performance in accordance with policies and procedures and performance planning documentation.
• Continuously provide feedback and coaching to ensure that the staff member / s performs at optimum productivity level.
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Appraise performance at the end of each performance period in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback to the relevant role players.
• Build the team for optimum performance (teambuilding processes)

Job Evaluation Criteria

A) Knowledge and Skills

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) HR qualification or related qualification

Technical / Legal Certification

• N / A

Experience

• A minimum of 7 years in employee relations and wellness initiatives with 3 years in supervisory management.

Competencies :

• Knowledge
• Human Resource Management
• Administration Systems
• CRM
• Workplace Law
• Law of Contracts
• Policies and Procedures
• CCMA Processes
• Labour and High Court Processes and Procedures
• Wellness Programmes
• Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Inter personal
• Negotiation
• Presentation Skills
• Conflict Handling
• Written communication skills
• PLOC
• Facilitation
• Training
• Administrative
• Report writing
• Relationship versatility
• Performance Management
• Coaching / Mentoring
• Attributes
• Tact
• Innovation
• Time Management
• Attention to detail
• Honesty
• Ability to work under pressure
• Integrity
• Sense of Humour
• Resilient

Other Special Requirements

• Own transport is critical in performing duties.