People Practitioner

Purpose: The role is accountable for the business partner relationship to deliver the People strategy and working with line managers within the Function. To enable bottom line growth and the achievement of business plans and overall strategic direction of the business/organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimisation of HR policies, procedures, work instructions and processes.
• Recruitment and selection of competent people in accordance with Labour law and company policies.
• Execute and coordinate performance management at plant level.
• Effective planning, coordination and execution of training events at plant level according to training policies and procedures
• Conduct regular HR user satisfaction surveys.
• Assist in compiling annual Personnel budgets.
• Monitoring, reporting and declaring variances on Personnel budgets.
• Assist in keeping the plant organisational structure updated and accurate
• Timeous and accurate weekly & monthly HR reporting
• Assist in establishing sound relationships and networks with all stakeholders
• Assist in ensuring a sound IR Climate
• Ensure HR administration are done timeously and accurately
• Monitor and control of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Actively participate in the Mini business operating system

Education And Experience

• Diploma or Degree in HR management or Industrial Psychology.
• A sound knowledge of all relevant labour laws is essential.
• 3-5 years experience in HR within an unionised environment
• A valid code 8 driver’s license.
• Demonstrated competencies of recruitment and selection practices, training and development and improving employee relations are essential.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and under pressure
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Good communication, consultation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrate good leadership behaviour towards colleagues, superiors and company values
• Proven computer literacy in Ms Office, SAP will be advantageous.