SENIOR HUMAN CAPITAL GENERALIST - Century City, Western Cape
R38k - R40k Per Month excluding benefits (depending on experience)
Our Client, Multi-national Financial Services concern, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to provide support with their dynamic HR team.
One would describe you as being a highly organised, adaptable, resilient and solutions orientated teamplayer who has a people-centric approach.
You are a dedicated multi-tasker and strong communicator who places particular emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. Further to this you have excellent judgement, interpersonal and decision making skills and ability to maintain high levels of professionalism and confidentiality.
Job Purpose:
The Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist plays a critical role in managing day-to-day HR operations while providing strategic support to the Business. This role serves as a key partner to management and employees, ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations and fostering a high-performance culture. The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for implementing HR strategies, managing employee relations , and contributing to the overall success of the HR function. Serves as a first point of contact in addressing inquiries, and concerns and providing guidance on human capital policies and procedures.
The emphasis for this role is on:
- Learning and Development
- Employee Onboarding, Induction, and Orientation
- Executing HR initiatives across the group
- Facilitate Staff events and Employee Wellness
Minimum Requirements:
- Human Resources Related Qualification (Certificate, Diploma, Degree)
- 5 - 7 years proven experience in a Human Resources Generalist role (preferably within the Financial Services or related industry background)
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proven ability to understand and implement HR requirements, policies, and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of HR principles, labour laws, and regulations
- Experience with Employment Equity and Skills reporting and Training and Development
- Proficiency in HRIS systems
Responsibilities:
HR Initiatives Implementation
- Responsible for the development, implementation and execution of HR Strategies and initiatives aligned with company objectives
- Interpret and ensure consistent application of company policies, labour laws, and HR best practices
- Recommend updates to HR policies and procedures to reflect the latest labour amendments
Employee Engagement and Wellness
- Organise staff events, and recognition programs and drive employee wellbeing
Employee Relations and Workplace Culture
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, addressing concerns and resolving workplace issues
- Provide support to employees during challenging situations like personal crises and organizational changes
- Conduct investigations into employment relations issues, grievances, policy violations and ensuring fairness and compliance
- Manage sensitive situations such as mediating and facilitating conflict resolution to maintain a positive work environment
Recruitment, Onboarding, Induction and Orientation
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify needs and lead the recruitment efforts
- Oversee the hiring process, including job requests, advertising, interviewing, and selection
- Facilitate the onboarding process to integrate new employees successfully into the organization
- Responsible for drafting the orientation agenda, arranging relevant presenters, and any other related resources
Learning and Development
- Identify training needs and develop and recommend programs to enhance employee skills and performance
- Support leadership development initiatives and succession planning
- Independently coordinate all learning and training and support employee development initiatives
- Conduct training sessions on HR-related topics such as performance management and any HR related topic
Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Guide compensation structures, benefit programs, and support with training when necessary
- Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits-related activities
HR Metrics and Reporting
- Collect and analyse HR data to provide insights into workforce trends, turnover rates, and engagement
- Use HR Systems to streamline and improve data accuracy
- Support with reports for Senior Management on HR metrics and initiative
Compliance and Risk Management
- Responsible for spearheading the Employment Equity, Skills, and Health & Safety compliance
- Manage audits and ensure that documentation of HR processes and procedures is seaml
