Senior HR Specialist

• 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 endtoend 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 callout fees and overtime reports.
  
• Track absenteeism capture and import leave data and maintain salary processing Excel files.
  
• Generate VIP reports EMP 201 submissions and yearend 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 HRrelated activities and initiatives.
  
• Update HR and IOD stats monthly.
  
• Review and update reports such as warnings tracker contract tracker and payroll reports on a monthly basis.
  
• Daily/Weekly: Check the clockin system perform spot checks on junior HR work conduct oneonone 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 performancerelated 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.
  
  

Requirements

• 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 datadriven insights.
  
• Expertise in interpreting HR data using HR technologies and making datadriven decisions.
  
• Strong background in mediation conflict resolution and fostering a positive work environment.
  
• Experience managing largescale 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 & Independence: Strong attention to detail qualityoriented and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to use multiple systems and multitask in a fastpaced 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 & Inclusion: Experience in leading diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.