An exciting HR Practitioner position is available at Chiltern Farms, a growing fruit/packing company in Vyeboom, Western Cape. This dynamic Agri business emphasizes modern agriculture through technology and continuous improvement. Chiltern values its people and aims to create a professional yet family-oriented work environment focused on results.
The purpose of the role is to partner operationally and contribute to the accomplishment of the company's objectives, through providing line managers and employees with HR guidance, whilst maintaining accountability of effective delivery of HR services. The successful candidate will report to the Group HR Manager.
Summary Recruitment, Selection, and Administration Assist with end-to-end recruitment processes including writing & refining job descriptions, screening, conducting interviews and consulting on hiring decisions in collaboration with line managers. Manage onboarding and termination processes as well as maintain employee records throughout the employee lifecycle. Participate in the job grading process. Labour Relations & Compliance Facilitate timely resolution of labour relations matters and advise according to company policies and labour regulations. Build open communication channels and maintain sound relationships with employees and unions. Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive work environment. Organisational Capability Building Conduct skills gap analysis and align training budget/plan accordingly in support of operational and strategic objectives. Drive performance management, training initiatives and succession plans in accordance with business needs. HR Data Analytics and Insights Gather, analyse and interpret HR data; identify key trends and contribute to HR insights that enable the diagnosis of business issues, enhancement of employee engagement, and/or improvement of business (Monthly Reporting). Special Projects Conduct HR assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions. Drive special HR projects according to business needs and strategy. HR Generalist Requirements Bachelor's Degree/Higher diploma in HR Management or Industrial Psychology 5+ years of HR Generalist experience in a unionised environment Experience in Agricultural, packhouse, or FMCG environments is a plus Work flexible hours as per operational requirements Must have own transport and valid driver's license Skills and Knowledge Good knowledge of relevant Acts (BCEA, SD13, LRA, EEA, SDA, OHSA) & Siza Good Industrial Relations (IR) experience, including CCMA conciliation/arbitration Intermediate MS Office skills Sage People and Farm Trace experience is advantageous Key Behavioral Competencies Highly advantageous to converse in an African language as well as excellent English communication skills Self-starter with high focused energy levels and driven to achieve results Strong planning, attention to detail and time management skills Multitasking and ability to work under pressure Sound judgment and decision-making skills Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict resolution abilities Ability to take initiative and be a team player Job Offer Details: Market-related remuneration package based on skills and experience Benefits: Contribution to medical aid, pension fund and thirteenth cheque Application Process: External candidates: Submit CV with certified copy of highest qualification to ****** or ****** Internal Applicants or internal referrals: Apply via internal company channels Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to psychometric testing. No response within 30 days means the application was unsuccessful "We are an equal opportunity employer"
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