role Summary JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Specialist, HR Business Partner is responsible for sound and effective HR advice and activities within the facility that will ensure overall HRBO and Labour Relations support for all employees.POSITION DETAILSAccountable for giving credible, effective and sound HR advice to Area Manager, Production Manager, Process coaches and Team Leaders regarding HR related matters.Effective and sound support to production management on dealing effectively with HR matters in respective allocated areas. Responsible for being the business partner in terms of HR functions i.e. labour relations, recruitment, talent acquisition, organization design, talent development, compensation, well-being, and compliance of the company.Develop, communicate and implement the strategic direction of the operations to achieve the business strategies, maintain employees' morale and build employees' capabilities.Support the development and drive the achievement of the annual HR and business strategy taking into account business priorities.Diagnose and deliver full talent interventions (quality, diversity, and depth) against business needs.Succession plans determined and delivered, accountable for final resourcing decisions down to agreed levels, embedding core processes, and talent pipelines in place.Define, communicate and put into effect specific capability requirements for production areas.Developing depth of leadership Capability to build our leadership talent for the future.Coach the Leadership team ensuring that they are delivering on their purpose and inspiring their teams.Deliver change programs – deliver continuous organizational and productivity improvements.Measure organizational health and lead appropriate employee engagement and reward and recognition strategies.Ability to initiate, be policy keeper in disciplinary and incapacity hearings.Attend constituency meetings and relevant union meetings, and report back to labour relations and line management respectively. Accountable for working closely with labour relations to ensure stability in plant and specific area. Accountable for ensuring sound relationship management between production management and shop stewards. Ensure effective control and record keeping of meetings, hearings and relevant constituency statistics in line with Ford requirements.Liaise effectively with COES within Human Resources Department and be sound and effective champion of COE initiatives.Coordinates the implementation of the Ford Voice action plans for the area.Responsible for all matters relating to recruitment.Reconciles the monthly headcount report in consultation with the area supervision.Attends weekly manning meetings and ensures the accuracy of headcount reports. ResponsibilitiesPERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIAGeneralist Human Resources experienceGood understanding of manufacturing operations.Ability to conduct disciplinary process including representing Company externally.Implement Union / Company agreements.Promote professional communication through consulting with Union members and build relationships.Support implementation of people operating strategy.Ensure delivery and sustainability of HR targets.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesGood conflict resolution skills.Good Consultation and negotiation skillsA thorough understanding of labour legislation and ability to apply such in the workplace. Intermediate to advanced PC Literacy.Understand and apply HR processes and computer systems.QualificationsEducation:Bachelors, Honours or Master's Degree in Human Resources (Honours or Master's degree would be advantageous) Experience:2 years and more Human Resources experience preferably in an Auto industry or manufacturing industry environment (with high Union presence)Demonstrated knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, NBF Agreement, Employment Equity ActAdvanced Microsoft Office knowledge.Good attendance record, clear disciplinary record, flexible to work occasional long hours.Availability to work overtime and alternatively weekend work.Ability to cope in ahigh pressured and stressful environment.Excellent command of English language Ability to work individually with a passion to win. Demonstrated experience working and liaising with Senior Production Management and Senior HR Management.About UsAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.About The TeamFord was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world's most trusted mobility company – delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Our people and their experiences are critical to making that happen. And that's where we come in. We drive the human side of Ford – fostering a winning culture that empowers people from diverse backgrounds to work together and realize the otherwise impossible. In partnership with leaders, we enable our teams, partners, and businesses to contribute their best, shape tomorrow, and satisfy their passion to win. We create value through people by being change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates, and culture architects. Simply put, we are trusted partners – experts in all things people.
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