HR Practitioner: 6 Months FTC

The SA Metal Group currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail HR Practitioner to join their team and drive company policy and procedures. The successful candidate will provide support to the Human Capital department.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Recruitment: Manage recruitment process by attracting top talent, processes will include assessing applications, interviewing applicants, conduct skills 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
• Provide HR advice and information: Management and employees on personnel policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination 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.

Qualifying Criteria:

• Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management
• 5-8 years’ experience in the Human Resources Field
• 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 Suit
• Excellent Professional and interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to multi-task and manage demanding workload in a pressurised environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to think on your feet
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results

Qualifying Attributes

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution