HR Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client is a leading South African manufacturer of automotive components used in the assembly and aftermarket of the major Global Automotive brands.  They currently seek an individual to join their team to optimise the HR processes and to ensure the improvement of relationships between stakeholders to meet organisational objectives.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR Management or similar.
• Bachelor's or Diploma in Industrial relations/Labour Law a strong advantage.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role working in a MIBCO aligned manufacturing environment.
• Must have strong IR experience, who has independently managed external IR processes, pref. within the Automotive industry.
• Experience working with integrated HR information systems.
• Good experience with processes, e.g. recruitment and onboarding.
• Merseta exp.

• Monitor consistent application of IR processes, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and advise on substantive conditions of employment and related rights and obligations.
• Facilitate external IR processes (CCMA, Labour Court, DRC, etc.).
• Monitor the IR climate and advise Line Management on appropriate actions.
• Represent Management in consultations and discussions with stakeholders on matters that arise at plant level.
• Facilitate the resolution of employee disputes, grievances and conflicts.
• Co-ordinate and provide advice to all stakeholders on disciplinary proceedings.
• Facilitate formal and informal communication with Unions and Shop Stewards.
• Monitor national annual wage negotiations with Trade Unions and manage the implementation thereof.
• Keep abreast with IR developments, trends, Court judgements, communication systems, etc., to inform advice and service delivery to plants.

• Assist with the development of the Human Resources Management Strategic and Operational plans.
• Implement social and labour plans.

• Translate legislative changes into relevant HR policies and practices.
• Have an in-depth understanding of and comply with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement, etc.).

• Manage the implementation and ensure compliance to the EE strategy.
• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.
• Co-ordinate EE and Trainee Committee meetings.

• Create an awareness of BBBEE within the Group.
• Monitor, report on trends and provide advice to Line Management regarding labour issues and statistics.

• Compile and place adverts for recruitment;
• Shortlist suitable candidates and compile candidate reports;
• Co-ordinate the recruitment process, prepare interview packs and conduct recruitment interviews;
• Ensure verification of candidates’ credentials (qualifications, references, etc.);
• Make formal offers of employment and compile and issue letters of regret to unsuccessful candidates;
• Co-ordinate the sign on process (medical, employee data, payroll info, etc.);
• Co-ordinate the employee exit process and conduct exit interviews.

• IInstila performance management culture in the organisation.
• Facilitate the process and administer performance management records.

• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department.
• Support management to resolve grievances and disputes.

• Strong leadership qualities.
• Open minded about developing and growing others.
• Able to work independently, yet supported virtually by a team in other regions.