Natural Justice is an organisation rooted in the struggles of communities in Africa. As a team of pioneering lawyers and legal experts, we specialise in human rights and environmental law in pursuit of social and environmental justice.
Natural Justice seeks to appoint a Senior Human Resources & Operations Officer to be based in Cape Town.
The Senior Human Resources & Operations Officer (SHROO) will be a human resource generalist, responsible for assisting and supporting the work of the Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFOO). The SHRO will take full ownership of the day-to-day human resources functions of NJ, assisting the CFOO to implement efficient and diligent human resources practices. The incumbent will uphold and exemplify NJ, its vision, mission, values and objectives,
Qualifications and Experience:
Human resources degree or higher diploma
At least five years’ working experience in human resources
Experience in the non-profit environment will be an added advantage
Proactive approach to work and good self-motivation
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to deal with people from different cultures
Ability to deal authoritatively with a range of partners and contractors
A strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, highly motivated, committed and goal orientated
Ability to work flexibly and to adapt to changing demands and circumstances
Key duties and responsibilities
Recruitment & Selection
Draft general Calls for Applications and standardise across the organisation
Advertise positions as necessary
Recruit employees
Inform line management of employment equity and/or other requirements for positions before they shortlist candidates
Schedule and assist with interviews where necessary
Conduct reference checks for those grades where this is required
Decline those candidates who were interviewed
Provide assistance and advice to line management during the selection process
Make offers to candidates, draft contracts and ensure that signed contracts are received
Take-on & Induction
Draft induction process and procedures
Conduct induction session for new recruits
Develop induction schedules for new staff
Complete all take-on documentation with employees, including benefit administration
Employment Relations
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
Manage the grievance process
Coordinate disciplinary processes
Coordinate and Chair regular organisation-wide HR & Operations meetings, representing the CFOO.
Policy development from start to finish
Ensure the implementation of Natural Justice policies including revisions and introduction of new policies as required
Team Management Processes
Coordinate and organise monthly team meetings and agenda
Draft directives on HR processes, procedures and practices
Train team members on those directives
Guide and assist team members where necessary
Draft and manage personal development plans of team members
Support with the performance review processes
Training & Development
Assistance with skills development activities and the roll-out and record keeping of discretionary grants
Coordinate equity/skills meetings
Develop annual training plan
Monitor training plans & training budgets
Remuneration & Benefits
Perform high level check of payroll reports
Sign off on wages and salary payrolls
Ensure that employee benefits are effectively managed by payroll team
When necessary, review service providers of employee benefits or the benefits themselves
Conduct job evaluations on new and/or changed positions
Conduct salary benchmarking exercises and salary band reviews when required
Provide input and make recommendations to CFOO
Performance Management
Develop KPAs for new positions
Maintain or update existing KPAs when necessary
Manage the performance management process
Organisational Development & Wellness
Periodically conduct employee engagement surveys and provide CFOO with feedback
Develop interventions required to address issues raised in engagement surveys
Manage implementations of wellness and other interventions aimed at improving organisational culture
Arrange and manage wellness days or programs for employees together with HR team
Arrange and manage sessions on diversity including sessions on feminist values and on race and other related issues. Develop specific policies as required by Natural Justice
General HR Administration and Support
Assist employees with general queries
Assist with development and interpretation of policies and procedures
Ensure that all new positions have job descriptions
Assist with job evaluations
Assist with ad hoc day-to-day general administrative work in HR, and perform other duties as assigned
Promote and preserve the culture of the organisation by providing advice and guidance on general matters concerning employees
Risk & Compliance
Ensure organisation complies with all HR statutory reporting
Keeping records and compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act
Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Strategic
To provide support during the organizational design processes and assist with implementation
Align HR strategy, processes and output with organisational strategy
Please send all CV’s to [email protected]
For more information about theNatural Justice, refer to https://naturaljustice.org/