Snr. HR Business Partner (Practitioner)

The Recruitment Guy; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join their team in Kathu. This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive HR support, ensuring effective labour relations, and implementing policies that align with the company's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the mining or construction sectors, with a strong focus on employee relations and negotiations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will contribute to the overall success of the organization. If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with trade unions and negotiations.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll procedures and applicable labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support to enable strategic goals.
• Implement and maintain labour-related policies and procedures.
• Facilitate training for management and employees on labour relations.

Skills

Labour Relations

Conflict Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant HR tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5 or above

Grade 12 secondary qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE

Title : Snr. HR Business Partner (Practitioner)

Area : Kathu

Industry : Mining / Construction Sector HR experience required

Ref No. : TRG 2169

Salary : Market related TCTC available / negotiable

Start Date : As soon as possible

An opportunity for an experienced SNR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER (PRACTITIONER) is available for permanent employment based in Kathu.

The Recruitment Guy is seeking to permanently employ an experienced SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER / PRACTITIONER (with mining / construction sector exposure / experience) to be based in Kathu. This is a mid-management position reporting to the Site Manager and National Group HR Manager.

• We ONLY require experienced Mining or Construction industry HRBPs who meet the experience and duties stipulated in this job description to apply.
• Applications that do not meet these specific criteria and have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application can consider their applications unsuccessful.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provide effective, efficient, and economical generalist support to enable the company's strategic goals.
2. Support all levels of management on labour management.
3. Implement and maintain labour-related policies and procedures.
4. Facilitate satisfactory labour relations.
5. Participate in collective negotiations.
6. Maintain Human Resources Department administration and communication.
7. Interact professionally with management, internal staff/employees, shop stewards & trade union officials, service providers, payroll departments, operators, training and SHEQ personnel, statutory bodies, Department of Labour, CCMA, Bargaining Councils, etc.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Assist management with the development, planning, and implementation of policies and procedures to facilitate effective employee relations.
• Provide guidance regarding legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices related to employee relations.

COMMUNICATION

• Attend shop steward and employee representative meetings.
• Participate in wage negotiations and collective agreement discussions.
• Engage in dispute resolution events.
• Compile and distribute staff briefs and minutes.

ADVISORY CAPACITY

• Advise management on labour relations issues.
• Act as liaison between employees and management.
• Interpret management proposals for union representatives.

TRAINING

• Facilitate training for management and employees on labour relations legislation.
• Coordinate with service providers for relevant training.

RECRUITMENT & ONBOARDING

• Draft job descriptions and advertisements.
• Shortlist candidates as per job requirements.
• Arrange competency testing and draft interview questionnaires.
• Conduct interviews and perform reference checks.
• Implement onboarding documentation and conduct inductions.
• Manage employment confirmations.

TERMINATION PROCESS

• Facilitate and communicate terminations.
• Prepare exit documents and issue certificates of service.
• Ensure statutory and provident fund payments are made.

PAYROLL

• Process and prepare hours for payroll.
• Handle leave and other payroll-related documentation.
• Distribute payslips and address employee queries.
• Manage provident fund withdrawals and claims, medical aid changes, garnishee orders, and wage file updates.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Investigate misconducts and gather evidence.
• Advise on labour practices.
• Chair disciplinary hearings and represent the company at Bargaining Council and CCMA.
• Maintain healthy relationships with management, workforce, and unions.

ADMINISTRATION

• Ensure employee documentation is up to date.
• Implement employment contracts.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Comply with company rules and regulations.
• Complete work on time and meet deadlines.
• Perform additional tasks as required by your department or workload.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

• Relevant HR tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5 or above.
• Grade 12 secondary qualification.
• APSO accreditation or similar external qualification.

Knowledge & Experience :

• 3+ years experience with trade unions and negotiations.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar-sized organization.
• Advanced MS Excel and Word, intermediate PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of payroll procedures and applicable labour legislation.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as required.
• Driver’s license with own reliable transport.

Skills :

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Conflict management and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to simplify complex issues.
• Planning and organizational skills to meet deadlines under pressure.

Kathu, Northern Cape

Keywords: Senior Human Resources, The Recruitment Guy, HR Business Partner, Mining, NQF5, Training, Payroll, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy.