Senior HR Specialist

SUMMARY:
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to hire a Senior HR Specialist based at the client in Midvaal.

POSITION INFO:

• Labour Relation Act
  
• OHS Act of 1983
  
• Basic Conditions of Employment
  
• Employment Equity Act
  
• Skills Development Act
  
• Compliance to SHEQ related applicable minimum legal and other requirements.
  
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  
• Conduct interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and contribute to the selection process.
  
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to onboarding.
  
• Administer payroll, including amending clocks, adding leave, day schedules, and overtime.
  
• Manage rosters, staff loans, staff accounts, subsistence allowance, call-out fees, and overtime reports.
  
• Track absenteeism, capture and import leave data, and maintain salary processing Excel files.
  
• Generate VIP reports, EMP 201 submissions, and year-end bonus reporting.
  
• Provident Fund: Link on VIP, generate reports for VPFP, track internal figures, and manage maternity staff provident fund.
  
• Address employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and recommend appropriate actions.
  
• Issue warnings, update warning trackers, and handle suspension notices.
  
• Conduct disciplinary hearings and manage exit procedures/interviews.
  
• Maintain terminated employee filing.
  
• Develop and manage onboarding processes, including contracts, onboarding files and checklists, and onboarding training.
  
• Maintain staff training registers, especially for BEE compliance.
  
• Coordinate training programs and identify training needs.
  
• Ensure Provident Fund linking and reporting are managed correctly.
  
• Ensure HR practices comply with legal requirements and company policies.
  
• Manage BBBEE, EE, and SD acts.
  
• Participate in equity panel meetings and BEE file preparation.
  
• Handle WSP submissions, equity EE reports, skills scorecard planning, and workmen’s comp submissions.
  
• Perform SARS IRP5 submissions and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  
• Compile and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  
• Generate reports for management on HR-related activities and initiatives.
  
• Update HR and IOD stats monthly.
  
• Review and update reports such as warnings tracker, contract tracker, and payroll reports monthly.
  
• Daily/Weekly: Check the clock-in system, perform spot checks on junior HR work, conduct one-on-one meetings with juniors, and ensure updates on reports.
  
• Monthly: Update HR and IOD stats, process monthly payroll reports, leave reports, and provident fund reports.
  
• Foster a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution.
  
• Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
  
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance-related matters.
  
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.
  
• Address employee inquiries related to benefits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  
• Ensure HSE regulations are in place and are being practiced.
  
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
  
• Conduct ad hoc duties as assigned.
  
  

• 6+ years of experience in HR management or consulting, ideally in industrial or manufacturing environments.
  
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Proven experience as an HR Specialist or Associate, focusing on recruitment, employee relations, and general HR functions.
  
• Experience leading HR teams, mentoring staff, and influencing senior leadership.
  
• Experience aligning HR strategies with business goals using data-driven insights.
  
• Expertise in interpreting HR data, using HR technologies, and making data-driven decisions.
  
• Strong background in mediation, conflict resolution, and fostering a positive work environment.
  
• Experience managing large-scale HR projects (e.g., compensation reviews, HR system upgrades).
  
• Collaborative & Teamwork Focus: Highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
  
• Leadership: Ability to provide inspired leadership and influence senior leadership.
  
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
  
• Attention to Detail and Independence: Strong attention to detail, quality-oriented, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to use multiple systems and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  
• SHEQ Knowledge: Understanding of SHEQ protocols and maintaining a safe work environment.
  
• Preventive Maintenance Knowledge: Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices and schedules.
  
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with discretion.
  
• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside office hours as needed.
  
• Diversity and Inclusion: Experience in leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.