This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and energized HR Business Partner to join a leading infrastructure consultancy and contribute to the growth and development of a business with a reputation for technical excellence and strong client relationships. This will be a 6 month contract position.
Reports To
Division HR Leader – Africa
Primary Position Purpose
Responsible for the delivery of best practice HR policy, practice and solutions, in line with the business strategy. Tasked to help drive the development and growth of the business through an effective generalist HR service and strong support to the management team.
The role requires an energetic and hands-on HR Business Partner with an understanding of business priorities and aligning them with the HR strategies and priorities.
Key Responsibilities
With a minimum of 10 years of HR experience, the incumbent will be required to:
- Understand the SMEC SA HR Strategy and its impact on their particular region and functions
- Lead the execution of human resource programs and projects in the region Manage talent acquisition end to end across various channels using HR Shared Services
- Provide guidance and counsel to managers and employees thereby ensuring sound employee relations
- Deal with complex disciplinary/grievance and HR issues, using appropriate policies and laws evidencing appropriate decision making
- Ensure all company HR procedures and processes are up to date in line with current local employment laws
- Work closely with hiring managers to ensure efficient and timeous on boarding of new hires
- Drive implementation of the annual review process and other compensation programs in collaboration with Group HR
- Input into resource planning and staff utilisation
- Drive the employee engagement and wellness agenda through execution of various engagement and wellness activities
- Support line managers in ensuring that payroll-related actions are undertaken timeously on a monthly basis
- As part of the organisational HR team ensure that organisation training, development and mentoring programmes are put in place and monitored.
- Report and present on HR data, trends and strategies at regional MANCO meetings.
- Ensure effective maintenance of general HR administration (Org charts, staff records, leave administration)
- Provide input into the Employment Equity Reports
Recommended Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required
- HR Degree or equivalent
- 10 years HR experience
- Project Management
- Detail oriented, ability to show initiative and take responsibility
- Strong MS Office skills
- Effective time management skills
- Enhanced verbal and written communications skills
- Effective problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team oriented environment
- Must have led or supervised a team of at least 2 people
Personal Attributes
- Patient and persistent
- Be respectful
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Be flexible
- Personable, responsible and professional
Closing Date: Friday, 11 October 2019
Details of the package on offer will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link below and follow the prompts.
Only candidates who meet the above minimum requirements will be considered. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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