HR Manager - Human Resources Manager

SUMMARY:
Durban  - Western Cape : An exciting opportunity for the successful, experienced candidate to drive the implementation of the broad human resources strategy within this company.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate B Degree or Equivalent tertiary qualification. A post graduate qualification in labour law will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years HR Management experience, with emphasis on employee relations in a unionized environment
• Experience in negotiating and implementing collective agreements as well as exposure to national bargaining councils
• Dispute resolution experience, in particular representing businesses at the Labour Courts and labour institutions
• Exposure to Human Resources Information Systems and Payroll Systems
• Relevant Generalist experience at a management / senior level
• Computer literate
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills

• Driving and implementing strategic human resources initiatives, supporting the business strategic plans, including talent management.
• Providing advisory support to line managers, and in-depth understanding of all policies, procedures, labour legislation and related processes.
• Providing leadership and effective day to day management of the Human Resources function
• Implementation of the company’s employment equity plans in line with the strategic business plan.
• Influencing management decisions positively through contributing, interpreting and analysing relevant HR information & metrics.
• Promoting and facilitating team processes, including performance management at the operations
• Influence the design and management of HR processes to ensure that the business remains agile and responsive to human capital requirements
• Implementation of the group employee relations strategy at operational level, including engagement with labour unions and community structures.
• Managing dispute resolution, including the management of cases referred to the, Labour Court etc.
• Manage the engagement with unions on consultations/negotiations in support of business objectives.
• Manage the application of labour legislation in relation to discipline, dismissals etc.
  • Supporting Line Management in the recruitment and selection of staff,
  • Identifying key roles in the operations in order to ensure that the business is appropriately resourced at all times
  • Responding proactively to changing resourcing needs and promote the business as an employer of choice
  • Ensure internal adherence or controls are complied with to minimize recruitment risk.
  • Manage and implement the company’s retention strategy at operational level
  • Manage the implementation of the company’s people development strategies at operational level, including the effectiveness of driver training, supervisory and management development
  • Ensure accurate and reliable information is collated for management reporting purposes.

• Manage and implement recruitment and selection strategies and processes in line with strategy by;