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Head of Human Resources - DurbanFull job descriptionHEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCESIndian Ocean Export Company is a family owned and run export trading business based in Durban that has been in existence for the last 52 years. We specialize in the export of FMCG's, fruit and vegetables, wines and building materials to about 55 countries throughout the world. We have subsidiary businesses in various other countries that we are involved in.We seek an experienced and driven Head of Human Resources to take their HR Division to the next level, lead our human resources initiatives and contribute to the success of our organisation. This role offers the opportunity to continue to drive positive changes in employee relations, performance management, and more. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enhancing employee performance, they must have a strong background in HR management, a deep understanding of employment laws and regulations, and excellent interpersonal skills. This position will be based in our Durban office and will be responsible to oversee the organizations' HR department.Duties and Responsibilitiesxc2xb7 Management of the IOEC HR team. Currently HR Officer, Payroll Specialist and HR Administrator.xc2xb7 Company Culture: Take a critical look at our company culture and work with senior management to suggest and implement changes to consistently improve how our employees feel about working at IOEC.xc2xb7 Employee Relations: Create positive employee relations by addressing employee inquiries, concerns, and conflicts. Provide guidance and support to employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters. Conduct investigations and take appropriate actions to resolve employee issues.xc2xb7 HR Policy and Development: Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and programs. Have a detailed look at the current policies and procedures to see if anything can be developed further.xc2xb7 Performance Management: Support the performance management process by coordinating performance appraisals, goal-setting, and feedback sessions. Assist in the development and implementation of performance improvement plans and employee development programs.xc2xb7 Training and Development: Communicate to the Executive team what opportunities we have to maximise SEETA benefits. Develop a strategy/policy and work with HR Officer to implement.xc2xb7 Compliance: Stay up to date on current Labour Law and ensure that IOEC stays compliant with all the various laws. Identify gaps and close them.xc2xb7 Compensation and Benefits: employee compensation and benefits programs, including salary reviews, incentives, and employee benefits enrolment. Manage the payroll administrator to ensure accurate payroll processing.xc2xb7 HR Reporting: Prepare HR reports and analytics on key HR metrics, such as employee turnover, recruitment, training, and performance. Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support informed decision-making.xc2xb7 IR: Ensure that any disputes between the employees and the employer are dealt with swiftly and represent the company at CCMA hearings.xc2xb7 Visas: Ensure that all Expat staff have the correct visas and assist them in getting the correct documentation to apply for the correct visa. Develop a system to monitor the status of each expat employee to ensure timeous applications for new visas.xc2xb7 Employment Equity and BBEEE: Ensure IOEC is compliant with the EE Act and develop a strategy to present to the executive to become BBEEE compliant.xc2xb7 Review and Develop HR intranet areas. Including internal advertising for open positions at IOEC and Newsfeed protocol.Qualifications and Experience:xc2xb7 Bachelor's or master's degree in human resources management, organizational behaviour or development, organizational psychology, or a similar field.xc2xb7 Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role, with a track record of successful HR management. (5-8 years).xc2xb7 In-depth knowledge of South African labour laws, regulations, and HR best practices.xc2xb7 Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport at all levels of the organization.xc2xb7 Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.xc2xb7 Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.xc2xb7 Good knowledge of labour legislation (particularly employment contracts, employee leaves and insurance).xc2xb7 Have an empathetic and caring nature with excellent people skills.xc2xb7 Conflict Management.Salary will be market related and dependent on experience.Job Type: Full-time

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