Head of People

Role purpose

Responsible for all areas of human resources including (but not limited to) recruitment & selection, performance management, industrial relations, payroll, policy development & implementation, employee well-being, and training & development.

Key responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection

• Drafting of job specifications
• Publishing of adverts/ liaising with and sourcing recruitment agencies
• Screening of CV’s
• Coordinating & organizing interviews
• Correspondence with applicants

Accurate record keeping and general administration

• Ensuring all employee files are updated
• Completing audit on HR files and policies
• Following up for all outstanding information
• Implementing admin/file management system

Policy implementation

• Assisting in development of HR policies for the company
• Ensuring these policies are distributed, communicated, and adhered to

Performance management

• Implementing performance appraisals
• Communication across the company to ensure appraisals are completed
• Performance counselling

Payroll

• Monthly reconciling and reviewing of any changes/updates
• Reviewing monthly payrolls

Industrial relations

• Disciplinary enquiries and investigations
• Issuing of disciplinary warnings
• CCMA attendance and representation

Training & Development

• Conducting training needs analysis when required
• Co-ordination and organization of all training initiatives
• Record keeping of registers and certificates

Employee Wellbeing

• Supporting all employees with queries and concerns
• Assisting Managers in addressing employee wellbeing

Compliance

• Health and Safety
• Department of labour inspections
• Keeping abreast of changes/updates to legislation
• Annual submissions (Employment Equity, Return of earnings, WSP)

Remuneration & Benefits

• Liasing with providers for medical aid & pension
• Coordinating meetings/ updates regarding benefits

Other

• The role holder will from time to time be required to carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job.

Person Specification

Education, Language & Qualifications

• Qualification in Industrial psychology / Human resource Management
• Extensive knowledge of SA employment legislation
• Experience working with payroll systems (HRIS)
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 5-7 years working in a Generalist role
• 2-3 years working in a supervisory/managerial role

Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience

• Previous experience on employee self-service systems (Sage300, PaySpace, GreatSoft, etc.)
• Must be adaptable to fast changing technologies

Competencies

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Team Player
• Problem solver
• Attention to detail
• Working well under pressure
• Self-discipline

Pay: R40 000,00 per month

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Work Location: In person