HR Business Partner/People & Culture Lead

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), The People and Culture Lead is a strategic business partner to the Executive and Leadership Team. Responsible for the day-to-day running of the People function across the business.

Responsibilities

• Implementing HR strategy in line with the business strategy in partnership with management
• Pro-actively assist Management with the implementation of HR services and processes within the business (Performance Management, Recruitment, Onboarding, Remuneration, etc.)
• Undertake specific projects in support of the HR and Business
• Responsible for accuracy of all employee data hosted on the relevant HR information systems
• Ensure effective record-keeping of all HR information
• Provide management with insights into HR Metrics
• Responsible for all Legislative Reporting and/or inputs; EE, BBBEE, WSP and ATR
• Support line management in forecasting and planning for people requirements in line with the approved budget
• Facilitate and promote employee engagement and feedback and foster a positive culture
• Provide expert advice and coaching to employees and line management when required
• Facilitate conflict resolution sessions where necessary
• Manage and follow through on Employee Relations cases
• Facilitate end-to-end disciplinary processes in liaison with line management and represent the employer at CCMA on assigned cases.

Min Requirements:

• Relevant Tertiary Education in Human Resources Management, Psychology/Industrial Psychology
• Minimum 5 years experience in a senior HR role
• Proven experience in Industrial Relations including the CCMA
• Sound knowledge of labor laws and people-related policies
• Proven experience in change management and culture development

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of HR in the context of business requirements
• Able to present information verbally and in writing to enable decision-making
• Up to date with current technology, trends and best practices in HR
• Demonstrates accuracy and detail
• Demonstrates adherence to confidentiality and respect for personal and business
• Demonstrates ability to facilitate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Ability to analyze information and draw conclusions
• Ability to prioritize in time sensitive environment
• Acts ethically and with integrity at all times
• Be accountable at all times
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Able to assert own position irrespective of possible resistance to ideas or information