Job Description

• A wealth management and financial services company is seeking a Human Resources Practitioner to implement and administer HR systems and processes within the organisation. The role provides first-level HR support to employees and management while ensuring compliance with HR policies and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities 
People

• Communicate effectively with employees, management, and stakeholders.
• Participate actively in teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Recruitment & Selection

• Assist management with updating and developing job descriptions.
• Conduct job grading and benchmarking activities.
• Support management during interviews, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Facilitate internal transfers and promotions.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and termination processes.

Legislative Compliance

• Support the HR Manager in ensuring compliance with all HR-related legislation, including:
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Employment Equity Act
• Skills Development Act
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Act as the Skills Development Facilitator, including WSP/ATR submissions and SETA liaison.
• Maintain sound labour relations.

Employee Development

• Assist with probation management processes.
• Support management with preparing Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and Management Development Plans.
• Coordinate Knowledge Hub learning sessions.
• Assist with the development and implementation of succession planning.

Employee Relations

• Assist with first-level disciplinary proceedings.
• Support management in handling poor performance cases.

Performance Management

• Coordinate and maintain the performance management system.
• Ensure KPA and KPI alignment with approved job descriptions.
• Prepare and present performance management reports to management.
• Ensure performance outcomes feed into IDPs.

Transactional & HR Administration

• Provide payroll input to the Payroll department.
• Assist with Employment Equity activities.
• Compile monthly and quarterly HR reports.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Capture HR data into the HR information system.
• Maintain updated leave records.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualification experience in a similar HR role.
• Knowledge of HR legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in PaySpace, ESS, RemChannel, and Remeasure.
• Understanding of skills development and employment equity processes.
• Strong communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Decision-making ability.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Conflict handling and resolution abilities.