Senior Human Resources Officer (AD08)

University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking an HR support specialist to manage recruitment processes and ensure compliance with HR policies. Candidates should have a degree in Social Sciences and 5 years of HR experience, with solid knowledge of Oracle HR systems. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years HR generalist experience with 2 years in a senior position, ideally in higher education.
• Solid knowledge of HR-related legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full staff recruitment.
• Onboarding new employees and completing benefits paperwork.
• Collaborate with line managers to meet operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with University policy and legislation.
• Advise on employee relations matters.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Oracle HR information system

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer centric approach

Education

Degree in Social Sciences or Industrial Psychology or Human Resources

Job description

Brief Description

Purpose

The incumbent is responsible to provide HR support to the various departments under Central Human Resources Office through translating business strategy into HR initiatives and processes. It involves activities such as recruitment, employment equity, labour relations, development and review of the University policy and procedure, HR administration, organisational compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for the full function of staff recruitment across all levels
• Responsible for the procedure of on boarding of new employees and ensuring that all paperwork pertaining to new employee benefits is completed
• Partnering and collaboration with line managers to identify their operational needs
• Liaison with payroll office on various matters such as leave payouts, allowances, ex gratia payments etc
• Ensure that University policy and applicable legislation is adhered to and advise business on such
• Ensure the application of EE targets on recruitment process and advice line managers about compliance
• Liaise with Human Resource Development Unit relating to training needs of different units
• Facilitate workshops on major changes to policy
• Co‑ordinate and facilitate departmental induction to provide new employees information pertaining to human resource
• Maintain HEMIS, Tax year end and MASTER data reports
• Advise clients on various employee relations matters

Requirements

• A recognized degree in Social Sciences or Industrial Psychology or Human Resources
• 5 years HR generalist experience, 2 years of which should be in a senior position (ideally in a higher education environment)
• Solid knowledge and experience of the Oracle HR information system is essential.
• Knowledge of various Acts LRA, BCEA, EE
• Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to prepare reports
• Attention to detail in all tasks performed
• Must have a customer centric approach
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Project Management skills would be an advantage