Human Resource Generalist

Tower Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to provide on-site HR guidance and support. This role involves ensuring compliance with company policies, managing recruitment processes, and facilitating employee training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources, with experience in industrial relations and performance management. You will play a crucial role in promoting labor stability and implementing HR best practices. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the overall success of the organization and help shape a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and support to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Manage the recruitment process and facilitate employee training programs.
• Resolve employee disputes and facilitate performance management processes.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Industrial Relations

Performance Management

Employee Assistance

Training and Development

Conflict Resolution

Education

Matric

Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

XTime

Sage VIP

Workday

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB :

The role of the Human Resource Generalist is 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS :

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 (XTime)
• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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