People and Culture Officer

About the position

We are looking for a People & Culture Officer: Talent & Hr Practices based in the southern suburbs in Cape Town. This post forms an integral part of the People and Culture team and entails HR functions across the organization with particular focus on Recruitment & Selection, Induction, Performance Management and Employee Engagement.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Selection

• Consult with managers on their respective recruitment needs
• Present the Job Advert in a predefined format
• Post Job adverts on agreed platforms and networks
• Liaise with various recruitment agencies, maintain relationships with agencies, and negotiate appropriate rates
• Track applications and report back to line manager on progress
• Download and distribute the applicant summaries to the relevant persons involved
• Shortlist upon request
• Liaise with candidates and set up interviews and all necessary logistics
• Administer & Manage recruitment campaigns for appointments
• Prepare and ensure timeous completion of interview guides
• Ensure candidate feedback takes place following the interviews
• Initiate process for conducting background checks and psychometric assessments as well as ensure all the relevant documents are received by the candidate for onboarding process
• Conduct reference checks and save in shared folder
• Manage online recruitment platform (Neptune)
• Provide swift handover to Rem & Ben Officer for preparation of offer/contracts
• End recruitment process with closing job and regretting unsuccessful candidates
• Prepare welcome packs for candidates and arrange induction programme.
• Project Approval Coordination and Administration:
• Attend PAT meetings and present/communicate matters related to Project staff employment
• Liaison between HR and PAT to ensure necessary governance followed with all project staff appointments and contracting

Manage Employee Induction Programme

• Present line manager with onboarding guidline for new staff members
• Assist manager in selecting Buddy for new employee
• Schedule Induction programme dates in advance
• Review and update programme as needed

Internal HR Staff Communication

• Central point of contact for all official staff communication
• Liaise with units and teams to set up and arrange weekly lunch time Panda Connect Sessions and quarterly Pandaba Sessions
• Stay up to date with core events in the annual calendar and arrange ideas as needed

HR Team administration

• Update organograms and ensure accuracy of information
• Oversee and maintain Live Organogram

Requirements:

• HR related qualification
• Registered Psychometrist would be an advantage
• Minimum 5 years Generalist HR experience specifically: Recruitment & Selection, Induction & Onboarding, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, HR Administration
• Able to build relationships with a strong client focus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in managing and working with online Recruitment platform and SAGE/VIP HRIS
• Excellent computer & technology skills: MS Office, Teams, Zoom, HR & recruitment programmes
• High attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Analysis and problem solving ability
• Ability to prioritise and multi task and self-manage
• Self-motivated individual with high energy and drive
• Good planning & organising skills

Desired Skills:

• Recruitment & Selection
• human resources practices