Pretoria: 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 organizations position. Interpret the labour organisations 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) Peoples Skills Presentation Skills Microsoft Office Skills (Advanced word, excel, PowerPoint) Deadline Orientated