Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist HRDurban - KwaZulu Natal - South AfricaOur client, a proudly South African manufacturing company, is looking for an HR Specialist for their office in Pinetown, Durban, to optimise the HR processes & to ensure the improvement of relationships between stakeholders to meet organisational objectives.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Industrial / Organizational PsychologyStrong Industrial Relations experience within a manufacturing environment5 years' experience in senior Human Resources environmentAbility to work in a highly unionized environment with a very militant workforceSound knowledge of the labour laws of South AfricaKey Responsibilities:Assist with the development of the Human Resources Management Strategic and operational plans.Implement social and labour plans.Design and develop interventions and action plans to support the implementation of the EE strategy.Manage the implementation and ensure compliance to the EE strategy.Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes.Monitor, report on trends and provide advise to Line Management regarding labour statistics.Compile and place adverts for recruitment.Shortlist suitable candidates and compile candidate reports.Co-ordinate the recruitment process, prepare interview packs and conduct recruitment interviews.Ensure verification of candidates credentials (qualifications, references etc.).Make formal offers of employment and compile and issue letters of regret to unsuccessful candidates.Co-ordinate the sign on process (medical, employee data, payroll info etc.).Monitor consistent application of IR processes, policies and procedures.Monitor and advise on substantive conditions of employment and related rights and obligations.Facilitate external IR processes (CCMA, Labour Court, DRC etc.).Monitor the IR climate and advise Line Management on appropriate actions.Represent management in consultations and discussions with stakeholders on matters that arise at plant level.Instil a Performance Management Culture in the organisation.Facilitate the Performance Management process and administer performance management records.
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