Senior Human Resources Officer (IR Specialist)

About the position

Senior Human Resources Officer ( IR Specialist)
JOB DESCRIPTION 

Labour relations and related activities:
Interpret and implement provisions of labour legislation and agreements to resolve problems and assure compliance by both parties by:

• Investigate and answer grievances within the framework of the contract.
• Advise managers on how to handle specific situations (e.g., discipline, work practice changes) and their implications in terms of labour agreements.
• Serve as communication link with bargaining unit representatives (stewards/committees) and individual employees to anticipate potential problems and improve understanding of the organization’s position.
• Interpret the labour organisation’s viewpoint for management.
• Identify chronic labour relations problem areas and recommend solutions.
• Participate in wage negotiations.
• Ensure company notice boards are compliant with South African legislation

 
Performance Management and related activities:

• Oversee the development and implementation of a company-wide performance appraisal program and provides advice and recommendations to  company management and staff.
• Ensure well written and up to date position descriptions and performance agreements for all staff.
• Oversee the development and implementation of SASR core competencies, core values, and key performance measures into performance appraisal system.
• Provide ongoing oversight and support to ensure that performance measures are being used to effectively manage operations, identify and manage risks, and effect organisational change.
• Develop and conduct presentations and training to company management and staff on the
• performance appraisal system.
• Provide training to staff on performance management and systems.
• Assist with developing and implementing agency performance improvement plans.

 
 
Employment Equity and related activities

• Work closely with the Senior Manager Human Resources in the management on the EE annual plan.
• Arrange Employment Equity Committee meetings
• Take minutes and distributing to the committee
• Collate information on new appointments and terminations and any other EE related information
• Ensure notice boards are updated with EE information.
• Prepare monthly /quarterly /annual EE Report.

 

• Conduct employee induction programme.
• Co-ordinate the medical-aid related activities.
• Assist the Senior Manager Human Resources in the supervision of the HR department.
• Keep record of all the transactions.
• Audit Files periodically for completeness

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

• National Diploma in Human Resources or Equivalent
• 3 years’ experience in generalist Human Resources position
• 3 years labour relations experience
• 1 year supervisor experience.
• Sage 300 an advantage

 
Knowledge, Skills and critical competencies:

• People Management
• Knowledge of BCEA, EEA, SDA, LRA and other HR Legislation.
• Good Communication (Verbal and written)
• People’s Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills (Advanced word, excel, PowerPoint)
• Deadline Orientated

Desired Skills:

• People’s Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills