Hr Practitioner

Rcl Foods; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a talented HR Practitioner in Pietermaritzburg. The role involves effective HR support, managing employee relations, compliance, and facilitating audits. Candidates should have a HR degree and 3-5 years of experience as a generalist. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a thriving organization focused on nourishing lives and communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a HR generalist.
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence.
• Own vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support for employee relations and compliance.
• Manage recruitment, performance management, and HR administration.
• Drive change management initiatives and audit processes.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Compliance knowledge

Coaching

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management

Job description

Job Description

At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a HR Practitioner (Fixed Term Contract) within our BBR operating unit in Durban. The purpose of the role is to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit / factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate / process disciplinary cases.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate / process grievances.
• Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
• Participate in consultations with organised labour.
• Coach Line Managers on effective delivery of Disciplinary hearings.
• Manage and coordinate employee wellness including coordination of clinics and capacity in meetings.
• Represent the organisation at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration) and Bargaining Council.
• Chair the monthly meetings with Shop Stewards.

Resourcing Process

• Permissions to recruit (workflow).
• Process the offers of employment / negotiation.
• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the eRecruitment and tracked.
• Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers and selection test and make recommendations to Line for all C Band and lower positions.
• Supervise the orientation of new employees.
• Manage employee evaluations and terminations.
• Ensure that the site job profiles are relevant and up to date and where job evaluation is required necessary arrangements are made with Line Manager and HRBP.

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Coach Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.
• Facilitate Consistency Reviews and Talent & Org Review meetings.
• Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings.
• Drive the succession planning for the site / region.
• Facilitate employment equity target setting and monitor profile.
• Drive Development Plans for all employees in C Band positions.
• Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Manage the IOD / minor injury treatment process and reporting.
• Assist Risk Officer in monitoring IOD cases.

HR Administration

• Maintain employee records, analyze HR metrics and report on HR trends to support business decision making.
• Develop and implement employee compensation packages, manage payroll and ensure compliance with Reward Manual.
• Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs to enhance skills and career growth.
• Enforce HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and support strategic objectives.
• Manage new employee onboarding process.
• Manage terminations and exit interviews.
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company's rules and regulations.
• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age.

Organisational Design & Change Management

• Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.
• Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.
• Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives.

Compliance & Auditing

• Audit and draft compliant issues related to Ecowise and Capacity (5 files to be audited per month).
• Quarterly checks on allowances (e.g. : cold allowance) and compare with actual employees working in department.
• Run and analyse HR reports and discuss with business (to update monthly dashboard).

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management.
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence.
• Own vehicle for site visits.
• Must have at least 3-5 years' experience as a HR generalist.