HR Manager | Birkenhead House

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The HR Manager at Birkenhead House is responsible for ensuring that all people-related policies, practices, procedures and systems are efficiently, consistently, accurately and timeously processed and recorded. We recruit and employ people who share our Purpose & Values which is “To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay”.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organisational reporting structures (organigram) and Job Profiles are updated and kept on record for reference as required
• Recruitment activity and administration is efficiently, accurately and timeously processed
• Standard operating procedures are documented, audited annually, updated as required and made available for all employees as requested
• Learning & Development interventions & activities are accurately documented, recorded, collated and filed to support L&D planning, SETA engagements, learnerships, rebate claims and SAQA requirements
• Poor performance, disciplinary, misconduct and grievance documentation is timeously and accurately collated and recorded
• Payroll administration is accurately, timeously and efficiently processed (salaries, wage, benefits, gratuities, commissions, statuary deductions, etc.)
• Wellness initiatives, team building and social events are encouraged and implemented
• Ensure all employees are living and breathing the company's Vision, Purpose & Values consistently

TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources Generalist position
• Degree or Diploma in HR or Industrial Psychology are advantageous and will contribute significantly to a candidate’s success
• Knowledge of hospitality labour law and disciplinary procedures
• Ability to think creatively & innovatively within the HR area of accountability
• Solution-orientated, ‘can do’ attitude
• Technical & functional competence in all areas of the HR value chain
• Very good attention to detail and accuracy
• HR systems expertise, e.g. payroll system (Sage, ESS, HC reporting, etc)
• Technology ‘savvy’ (Microsoft Office, Teams365 Environment, etc)
• Analytical and numerate
• Well organised, methodical, systematic
• Ability to influence
• Conflict management
• Assertive & boundaried in a warm, non-aggressive manner

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS, RELATIONAL SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Business acumen
• Coaching & learning facilitation skills
• Ability to inspire & ignite optimistic, positive energy
• Ability to think & act systemically & strategically
• Capacity to collaborate, integrate & facilitate teamwork
• Self-monitoring, personal management & self-mastery
• Learning agility & adaptability
• Patience, endurance & tenacity
• Sense of personal accountability & internal locus of control
• Must live in Hermanus/ Overberg area

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.
South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.
Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.