Human Resource Generalist

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Akasia; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive sector is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to provide on-site HR guidance and support. This role involves ensuring compliance with company policies and labor legislation while promoting optimal performance and stability within the workforce. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resource management, with experience in recruitment, performance management, and employee relations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where your expertise will help shape the company's HR practices and foster a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a human resource advisory role.
• Knowledge of BCEA, EE, LRA, BBBEE, SDA, and MIBCO.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum HR support including recruitment, compliance, and employee relations.
• Engage with management to ensure labor stability and compliance with HR policies.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Industrial Relations

Performance Management

Training and Development

Compliance with Labour Legislation

Education

Matric

Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

Sage VIP

Workday

Time and Attendance System (X-Time)

Job description

Overview:

Our client in the automotive sector is looking to employ a Human Resource Generalist to provide on-site HR guidance, support, and execution to ensure proper site compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices in the furtherance of labour stability and optimal performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric and Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management
• 3-5 years within a human resource advisory role
• Valid drivers’ license (responsible for different sites- non-negotiable)
• Knowledge of BCEA, EE, LRA, BBBEE, SDA and MIBCO.
• Worked in the logistics/supply chain environment for at least 3 -5 years

Added Advantage:

• Time and Attendance system knowledge
• Sage VIP- Knowledge
• Workday – HRIS system knowledge

Key Responsibilities:

Operation specific human resource business partner

• To guide and support the assigned business operation with full spectrum human resource capability including but not limited to on-site recruitment and selection, industrial relations interventions, rollout and facilitation of annual training plan, performance management and employee assistance interventions.
• To engage with on-site management with a view to HR best practice in furtherance of labor stability and employment law compliance
• Participate in Audit processes.
• Promote good corporate governance.
• Manage relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Create an awareness of BBBEE within the company.
• Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices
• Provide input to the updating of company policies and procedures, and HR process flows.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of HR Policies and procedures.
• Loading of employees both internal and external onto Time and Attendance system (X-Time)
• Collating, completing and submitting payroll information to Head Office for new starters, and weekly operations.
• Comply with the company Policies and Procedures
• Comply with relevant HR Legislation (LRA, EE, BBBEE, SDA, MIBCO etc.)
• Manage the implementation and ensure compliance to the EE strategy.
• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
• Co-ordinate Transformation Forum meetings and consult with all stakeholders.
• Monitor, report on trends and provide advice to line management regarding labour statistics (turnover, sick leave, absenteeism etc.)
• Responsible for the site recruitment process end to end.
• Responsible for the exit process (resignations, disability, ill health, incapacitation, retirement, etc.) and conducting of exit interviews.
• Create and maintain the assessment database for your site (new starters and existing employees).
• Ensure the Psychometrics are conducted for recruitment and development purposes.
• Be the HR representative in consultations and discussions with stakeholders on matters that arise at a site level in collaboration with the IR Specialist
• Facilitate the resolution of employee disputes, grievances and conflict in collaboration with the IR Specialist
• Develop an Organisation training plan in collaboration with site management and Learning and Development Officer.
• Assist site with the formulation of training programmes and monitor their implementation-in collaboration with the Learning and Development Officer.
• Co-ordinate Learnerships, in-service training and apprenticeships on site.
• Coordinate planned Skills Development interventions in the organisation (i.e. training requests etc.)
• Maintain and update Skills Development statistics and reports for the site.
• Facilitate the Performance Management process and administer performance management records.
• Participate in the drive of the Individual Development Planning process.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the HR Systems and establish new system requirements.
• Develop and coordinate internal communication-with the collaboration of Snr HR Manager and IR Specialist (where required)
• Facilitate Change management initiatives.
• Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in the Human Resources Field.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations.

Analysis, Reporting and Administration

• Analysis of onsite practices in the area of sick leave and suspension leave with a view to introduce initiatives to decrease cost and occurrence.
• Conduct monthly reporting to provide an overview of onsite people practices.
• Complete all required administration necessary for the successful performance of the role.
• Will be required to perform other tasks as assigned.