HR GENERALIST - Epping, Cape Town

SUMMARY:
A new vacancy for an HR Generalist within a large manufacturing concern based in Epping Industria, Cape Town. Note: Due to the recruitment process, which will include on-site assessments and interviews, we would give preference to candidates who reside in Cape Town and surrounding areas.

POSITION INFO:

We are currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced HR Generalist.  Our client is a well-established manufacturing and engineering company.  You will be part of a structured and well managed HR Team.  This role is a new role in their current structure (due to expansion).  

Note:  Due to the recruitment process, which will include on-site assessments and interviews, we would give preference to candidates who reside in Cape Town and surrounding areas.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma / Degree in a relevant HR field
• 5-8 years’ experience in the Human Resources Field (HR Generalist).
• Working knowledge and application of South African labour legislation
• At least 2 to 3 years CCMA experience (arbitrations and conciliations)
• Skilled and experienced with Unions (preferred)
• Excellent planning, organisational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels.
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion essential when dealing with people.
• Computer Literacy viz. Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent Professional and interpersonal Skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruitment: Manage recruitment process by attracting top talent, processes will include assessing applications, interviewing applicants, give selection tests, prepare reports and make recommendations to management on staff appointments.
• Personnel Administration: Maintain and manage the personal records of employees on matters such as wages, leave and training, and prepare associated management reports.
• Training and Development: Assess organisational needs and individual training needs together with Training and Development team, for planning and implementing skills development within the organisation.
• Organisational Development: Use management information systems to record, maintain, plan and manage the organisation''s human resources.
• Provide HR advice and information: Management and employees on personnel policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, antidiscrimination and occupational health and safety programs.
• Advise Management and Employees on work issues, career development and organise Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Performance Management: Guide management and staff on the optimal application of the performance management process and systems.
• Industrial Relations: Manage internal and external disciplinary and rehabilitation processes.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent standards in service delivery.
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

Note:  Due to the recruitment process, which will include on-site assessments and interviews, we would give preference to candidates who reside in Cape Town and surrounding areas.