HR Generalist (3-month FTC)

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Here is the rewrite of the job description based on your mandatory format and rules: **Overview** This role is for an HR Generalist on a 3-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) with Abantu Staffing Solutions. The position functions as an operation-specific Human Resource Business Partner, tasked with providing a full spectrum of HR capabilities and guidance to assigned business operations. The role requires experience within a logistics/supply chain environment and involves extensive site-based responsibilities, focusing on areas such as recruitment, industrial relations, training, performance management, and ensuring compliance with HR best practices and employment law. **What you will do** - Guide and support the assigned business operation with comprehensive human resource capabilities, including on-site recruitment and selection, industrial relations interventions, rollout and facilitation of annual training plans, performance management, and employee assistance interventions. - Engage with on-site management to promote HR best practice in furtherance of labour stability and employment law compliance. - Participate in Audit processes and promote good corporate governance. - Manage relationships with key customers and suppliers. - Create an awareness of BBBEE within the company. - Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices, and provide input to the updating of company policies and procedures, and HR process flows. - Ensure the implementation and compliance of HR Policies and procedures, as well as relevant HR Legislation (LRA, EE, BBBEE, SDA, MIBCO etc.). - Manage the implementation and ensure compliance to the EE strategy, participating in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes. - Coordinate Transformation Forum meetings and consult with all stakeholders. - Monitor, report on trends, and provide advice to line management regarding labour statistics (turnover, sick leave, absenteeism etc.). - Be responsible for the end-to-end site recruitment process. - Be responsible for the exit process (resignations, disability, ill health, incapacitation, retirement, etc.) and conducting of exit interviews. - Create and maintain the assessment database for your site (new starters and existing employees). - Ensure Psychometrics are conducted for recruitment and development purposes. - Be the HR representative in consultations and discussions with stakeholders on matters that arise at a site level, in collaboration with the IR Specialist. - Facilitate the resolution of employee disputes, grievances and conflict, in collaboration with the IR Specialist. - Develop an Organisation training plan, assist site with the formulation of training programmes, and monitor their implementation, in collaboration with site management and the Learning and Development Officer. - Coordinate Learnerships, in-service training and apprenticeships on site. - Coordinate planned Skills Development interventions in the organisation (i.e. training requests etc.). - Maintain and update Skills Development statistics and reports for the site. - Facilitate the Performance Management process and administer performance management records. - Participate in the drive of the Individual Development Planning process. - Evaluate the effectiveness of the HR Systems and establish new system requirements. - Develop and coordinate internal communication, with the collaboration of the Snr HR Manager and IR Specialist where required. - Facilitate Change management initiatives. - Keep up to date with latest trends and developments in the Human Resources Field. - Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations. - Conduct analysis of onsite practices in the area of sick leave and suspension leave with a view to introduce initiatives to decrease cost and occurrence. - Conduct monthly reporting to provide an overview of onsite people practices. - Complete all required administration necessary for the successful performance of the role. - Will be required to perform other tasks as assigned. **Requirements (from the original advert)** - Matric / Grade 12 - Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management - 3-5 years within a human resource advisory role - Valid drivers’ license (responsible for different sites- non-negotiable) - Knowledge of BCEA, EE, LRA, BBBEE, SDA and MIBCO. - Worked in the logistics/supply chain environment for at least 3 -5 years. - Advantageous: Time and Attendance system knowledge, Sage VIP- Knowledge and Workday – HRIS system knowledge Interpersonal skills **Who should apply** This role is suitable for candidates who possess a Matric/Grade 12 qualification and a Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management. Applicants must have 3-5 years of experience in an HR advisory capacity, specifically within the logistics/supply chain sector. A valid driver's license is a mandatory requirement due to the need to manage different sites. Ideal candidates will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of relevant South African labour legislation (BCEA, EE, LRA, BBBEE, SDA, MIBCO) and be adept at managing a full range of HR functions, including recruitment, industrial relations, training, and policy implementation. Experience with Time and Attendance systems, Sage VIP, Workday HRIS, and strong interpersonal skills are considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/professions/human-resource/durban/hr-generalist-3-month-ftc-id-7602958 Source: jobmail

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