HR Practitioner

People Dimension; Estcourt; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in FMCG is seeking an experienced HR Practitioner for their Estcourt branch. The role involves providing HR Generalist support, managing payroll, facilitating training, and ensuring compliance with labor legislation. Candidates should have a BCOM or BA in Human Resources and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of HR systems and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years work experience as a HR Generalist, preferably in manufacturing or retail industries.
• General understanding of all labour legislation (EEA, BCEA, LRA, Skills Development Act).

Responsibilities

• Provide support in HR Development and Talent Management.
• Facilitate fair Labour Relations.
• Manage payroll input and compliance.
• Conduct induction and onboarding of new employees.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BCOM in Human Resource or BA-Human Resources

Tools

HR Systems

X-Time

Job description

Overview

A leading retailer within the FMCG sector is looking for an experienced HR Practitioner to join their Estcourt, KZN branch to provide Human Resources Generalist support functions to all stakeholders in the Manufacturing Plant.

Duties & Responsibilities

Human Resources Management

• Provide support iro the designated operational and delegated management responsibilities of the Human Resources Division inclusive of HR Development & Talent Management, Remuneration & Benefits, HR Administration, Performance Management and Recruitment
• Facilitate the management and promotion of fair and sound Labour Relations
• Manage special programmes such as HR Planning, Employee Health and Wellness (EHWP)
• Drive performance outcomes and compliance
• Optimise the achievement of service delivery through operational support
• Review, interprete and implement HR policies and procedures
• Facilitate organisational transformation and change management initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of HR strategies
• Provide advisory services to management on HR matters
• Manage organisational performance management system

People Management and Leadership

• Ensure a positive and constructive culture
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
• Develop PDP’s to promote succession and talent retention for the organisation
• Provide sufficient resources in support of targets and objectives
• Ensure effective management and utilisation of resources
• Ensure effective utilisation of the division’s budget

Learning and development

• Work closely with line managers to understanding training needs
• Coordinate training with service providers
• Manage training register in preparation for annual training reporting
• Collate information for annual training reporting
• Conduct induction and onboarding of new employees

Manage Payroll input

• Work closely with line manager to collect and submit payroll input
• Coordinate and manage legislation governance in relation to leave administration, overtime, employee working hours, bursary management
• Coordinate and manage payroll input for new employees
• Coordinate and submit payroll input for terminated employees
• Coordinate disability, funeral and death claims

Employment Equity

• Coordinate, and participate in Employment Equity forums

Desired Experience & Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS

BCOM in Human Resource or BA-Human Resources

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years work experience as a HR Generalist, preferably in manufacturing or retail industries.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• General understanding of all labour legislation (EEA, BCEA, LRA, Skills Development Act)
• HR Systems
• Performance Management
• Report Writing
• Project Management
• Policy Development and Review
• HR Risk Management
• X-Time
• Unions and Bargaining Councils

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Extremely organized, detail oriented and efficient
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and punctual heavy workload
• Problem solving and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and reporting capability
• Self-directing
• Ability to work efficiently in a broad cultural spectrum
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Forward thinking
• Networking skills
• Analytical skills

Package & Remuneration

Market related. (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Interested?

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks, if you do not hear from us by then your application for this position was unsuccessful, but you have been added to our database for future vacancies.