East London: Human Resources Practitioner

About the Role

The East London-based HR Practitioner will be responsible for ensuring compliance with various HR legislations, managing employee relations, and coordinating recruitment processes within a manufacturing plant environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of labour laws, employment equity principles, and industrial relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Divisional HR Manager on all HR matters
• Comply with relevant HR legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement, etc.)
• Schedule and attend all EE & SD Committee meetings for the plant
• Responsible for EE Administration, plant EE files & EE & SD meeting minutes
• Complete and follow up on approvals for all vacant positions
• Track the recruitment process from beginning to end and provide updates to HR Specialist and plant line management
• Liaise with recruitment agencies, ensuring the recruitment process is tracked and completed
• Attend and form part of all recruitment interviews and ensure EE representation for all plant-based positions
• Compile, obtain approval from line management and advertise internal vacancies
• Ensure a shortlist of candidates are supplied to line management
• Co-ordinate and administer the recruitments process
• Co-ordinate all relevant verification checks for suitable candidates
• Ensure that the recruitment and take-on process for Internships and Apprenticeships are in line with the MERSETA deadlines, and that documentation required is adhered to and supplied accordingly
• Conduct investigation and review evidence for all IR related matters alongside line management
• Responsible for all disciplinary proceedings, and to take minutes as and when required
• Assist the HR Specialist with the HR Report on all disciplinary matters
• Attend the DRC and CCMA, as and when required, representing the employer in Conciliations and Arbitrations with the HR Specialist
• Administer performance management / counselling records
• Attend counselling & disciplinary sessions on request in the capacity of HR Advisor
• Diarise and keep track of probationary meetings for new recruits
• Facilitate probationary meetings
• Co-ordinate and administer the employee exit process on SharePoint
• Conduct exit interviews
• Ensure exit medicals are performed
• Compile HR monthly reports
• Represent HR in monthly Shop Stewards meetings
• Liaise with union on all matters
• Liaise with payroll to ensure any payroll amendments are submitted and made
• Responsible for SharePoint transactions as they pertain to the HR Specialist functions
• Generate POs for any HR Services performed
• Process invoices (HR, Psychometric Assessments, etc.)
• Keep abreast with the latest trends and developments in the Human Resources field
• Keep up to date with legislation and the Main Agreement

Requirements

• National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Industrial/Organisational Psychology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Social Studies (strong advantage)
• Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in a similar HR role

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified

Salary & Benefits

• Salary and benefits information not specified