HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Health Systems Trust; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations and drive strategic alignment with organizational goals. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management, and employee development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HR management, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of South African labor legislation. Join a forward-thinking organization that values employee engagement and fosters a high-performance culture, where your contributions will significantly impact the workforce and the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR management, with 3+ years in supervisory roles.
• Solid knowledge of South African HR legislation and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage HR operations and compliance activities.
• Implement strategies for recruitment, talent management, and employee development.
• Ensure alignment of HR objectives with organizational strategy.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

HR Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management

BCom Honours Degree in HR

Industrial Psychology Degree

Tools

HR and Payroll Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Human Resources Manager who will direct, manage and be responsible for the Human Resources Operations; coordinating all administrative activities related to an organisation’s workforce and compliance issues. The role implements and executes strategies for managing the Human Resources function across the employee life cycle, including recruitment; rewards and recognition; labour relations; talent management; and employee development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensure strategic alignment between Human Resources and the organization by aligning HR Objectives with organisational strategy.
• Support and manage the delivery of the integrated Human Resources short- and long-term plans to enable organisation performance.
• Educate, train, monitor, problem solve and ensure that HST policies and processes are maintained by employees and managers within organisation.
• Develop, implement and monitor learning and development plans to assist managers and employees with career development and growth.
• Support a high-performance culture across the organisation through implementation of performance management processes and utilisation of performance metrics.
• Create accountabilities among the HR Teams for smooth operation.
• Manage the mobilisation of the induction and orientation programme for staff at different levels.
• Pro-actively and continuously improve the organisation’s work methods, processes and systems through research, analysis and value adding solutions.
• Provide input into transformation tools for measuring actions and behaviors of leaders through participation in culture and employee surveys.
• Collect recruitment metrics to enhance recruitment processes and systems within the organisation.
• Manage the compliance aspect, ensuring that recruitment processes, including files contain information of interest, are delivered to stakeholders while maintaining POPIA standards.
• Participate in the annual HR budgeting process and provide input into costs associated with HR activities.
• Advise and coach managers regarding the HR activities along the employee life cycle.
• Accountable for the HR compliance requirements in support of clean organisation audits.
• Contribute insights and recommendations into the strategic decisions of the organisation.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• A recognized bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration / BCom. Honours Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology or Business field will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Human Resources Management, with a minimum of 3 years in HR supervisory capacity or management.
• Solid knowledge of all relevant South African legislation (LRA, EEA, BCEA, OHSA, etc.).
• Knowledge of HR and payroll systems, remuneration policies and principles.
• Knowledge of employee engagement and productivity methodologies.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders and ability to liaise with people at all levels.
• Organisational design and development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent level of computer literacy, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and working with spreadsheets, databases, and Internet / e-mails.
• Effective planning and organisational skills, with strong ability for self-organisation and multi-tasking, balancing competing priorities under pressure.
• A dynamic attitude, ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a team, and commitment to equity and cultural diversity.
• Willingness to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in isiZulu and other South African languages both verbal and written will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Experience in working in a public health setting in government or NGOs will be an added advantage.

APPLICATION DETAILS :

• Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/
• Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered.
• Your CV must be saved with a filename reflecting your name and surname.
• No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link.
• All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.
• If you have not been contacted within days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• HST reserves the right to not fill this position.