This HR Generalist position reports directly to the Finance Executive and requires the skills of a Junior HR Officer ready to assume more responsibilities, to handle a variety of Human Resources activities at this operation and two smaller satellite operations in Natal and Cape Town.DUTIES :Handling employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary action and day-to-day labour matters at operational levelIndividual MUST have strong IR knowledge and must be able to answer most IR questions without seeking adviceAttend to payroll queriesMUST understand VIP Sage payroll systemAssisting with the development and implementation of employment equity and skills development plans Handling recruitment, on-boarding and off-boardingAssisting with the implementation of Company policies and procedures at operational levelProviding OD input Handling administration such as monthly and quarterly reporting, as well as employee benefit administration, and Assisting with ad hoc responsibilities as and when requiredTo be considered for the position you should meet at least the following essential criteria: NQF 5 HR Qualification / Diploma or Degree2 - 3 Years proven experience of successfully handling at least some of the above responsibilities at operational level in a unionized manufacturing and sales environment to include strong IR skillsKnowledge of SAGE VIP Payroll system is essentialSound knowledge of relevant labour legislation and legislative procedures for dealing with employee relations matters;Computer literacy in Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;At least NQF4 level of numeracy;Fluency in English, whilst proficiency in relevant indigenous language/s would be advantageous;Good report-writing skills;An objective approach, coupled with good mediation and some negotiation skills;Good co-ordination, administrative and project management abilities;Good lateral-thinking abilities;A high level of self-motivation and commitment;A strong customer service orientation;Excellent interpersonal skills; andAn unendorsed valid code EB drivers licence with own reliable vehicleThis position further requires of the incumbent to work relatively independently but with continuous support and a functional reporting line to the Group HR function.
