HR GENERALIST

About the position

Main Purpose of Job

To work with the HR Executive in playing a key role in maintaining a productive & positive work environment through engagement & collaboration. These practices will involve key HR processes, namely: Recruitment, Onboarding, Offboarding, Talent Management, HR Administration and maintaining a harmonious and collaborative work environment, which will assist in driving the people strategy for the company.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Manage recruitment budget per department
• Review and advise on all job descriptions and KPA's before advertising the role.
• Prepare internal/external advertisement
• Engage with recruitment agencies where necessary
• Screening and shortlisting of candidates
• Communication with managers regarding candidates and interviews
• Plan, schedule and lead interviews
• Communication with candidates or agencies providing timeous feedback
• Ensure that our EE and BBBEE talent measures are met
• Obtain a minimum of 2 reference checks per candidate as well as hiring checks.
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding packs and employment contracts
• Update Recruitment Report

Onboarding and Offboarding:

• Schedule employees for Induction programme
• Send onboarding documentation to candidates
• Prepare documentation for payroll to add new employee.
• Introduce new employee to the business and complete new engagement documents with the new starter
• Ensure Exit Interviews are completed for employees leaving the business.

Talent Management:

• Manage employee life cycle from beginning to end
• Oversee the Performance Management Process
• Oversee the Succession Planning Process
• Work closely with L & D Manager to develop Individual Development Plans and plan training interventions that support employee Individual Development Plans.
• The company's diversity and inclusion/BBBEE strategy must be supported and implemented.
• Support and roll out of talent reviews, career pathing and succession planning for critical roles in the business.
• Ensure Org charts are updated and maintained
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and the company culture surveys.
• Plot and maintain employee performance on the 9-box grid.
• Manage and maintain the monthly employee recognition and reward programme
• Manage and maintain the employee long service programme

Reporting and General:

• Ensure all employee data is updated e.g. (employee transfers, promotions, line manager details are correct).
• Update monthly HR reports for recruitment, IR etc.
• Roll out of any HR project initiatives requested by HR Exec and Exco
• Maintain EE plan, reporting and annual submissions to DoEL.
• Assist in planning and arranging Employee Wellness Day and other wellness initiatives.
• Prepare and arrange for Long Service and awards, year-end functions and other HR events in the business.
• Assist in arranging annual medical aid and pension fund roadshows.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree in HR Management
• Good understanding of South African labour legislation and best practices.
• At least 5 years HR Generalist experience.
• Minimum 5 years technical experience in a similar role.

Desired Skills:

• Admin Duties
• Commucation
• Employee Relations

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree