People Support Practitioner

PEP; Parow; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail seeks a People Support Practitioner to join their Central Office team. This role involves providing HR generalist support, enhancing employee engagement, and strategizing on people solutions to drive organizational growth. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in HR and have substantial experience in a related field. You will be instrumental in shaping the HR policies and implementing effective talent management solutions, all while being a vital part of the grading committee.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in HR, preferably in retail.
• Registered as Psychologist/Psychometrist is an advantage.
• Good understanding of HR policies and procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR generalist support to Central Office leaders.
• Manage Talent Management and Employee Relations effectively.
• Analyze HR metrics to support solutions across business units.

Skills

Employee Relations

Talent Management

Strategic HR Business Partnering

Data Analysis

Computer Literacy

Job Profiling

Education

Degree or Diploma in HR related field

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Support Practitioner.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

You will be responsible for providing a HR generalist partnership with PEP Central Office leaders & dynamos. To enable the PEP People Plan and support the overarching PEP growth plan and strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organisational Design and Development to enable culture initiatives
• Talent Management
• Employee Relations
• Support Learning and development through enablement of a central office learning plan
• Provide and analyse data and metrics to measure and support solutions to the various business units
• Provide Employee Assistance and guidance on processes and policies
• Be an integral part of the grading committee by providing updated job profiles and insights on structure and role responsibilities
• Engage with centre of excellence departments to ensure bespoke solutions and traction on initiatives where required
• Build on transformation plans and initiatives at central office
• Assist with Headcount and structure proposals and tracking
• Provide input and support on Policy adjustments and updates
• Ensure trackers and operational admin is up to date

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in a HR related field
• Registration as Psychologist/Psychometrist will be an advantage
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant, generalist experience, preferably in retail or related industry
• Good understanding of strategic and operation HR business partnering relating to; Recruitment & Selection, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Payroll and other general HR processes, policies and procedures
• Passionate about business partnering to enable people solutions
• Computer literacy (MS Office/Google Workspace)
• Knowledge and understanding of BCEA; LRA; EEA; POPIA; SDL, etc.
• Knowledge of payroll system will be an advantage
• Job profiling and decision tree mapping
• Knowledge of job grading
• Knowledge of talent acquisition and succession planning
• Understanding of levels of work
• Sound judgement and emotional maturity
• Competencies: Devotion to quality, Performing under pressure, Results oriented, Structuring, Creating support, Listening, Persuasiveness, Assertiveness, Drive, Analysing & forming opinions