Job Description

The primary responsibility of the HR Manager is to provide HR support and advice to the relevant stakeholders (employees & management) in accordance with the applicable business objectives, specifications, procedures, policies and statutory requirements or standards.Requirements:

• HR or related Degree
• 5-10 years of HR generalist experience
• 3+ years of generalist HR management experience will be advantageous
• Experience with CCMA representation (Conciliation and Arbitration)
• Knowledge and application of labour legislation, particularly the BCEA, LRA and SDA
• Experience working within an FMCG or a Food Manufacturing business is required
• Excellent understanding and implementation of best practice policies, processes and procedures
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Key Job Functions:

• Assist and support the management team with all HR related and employee related requirements.
• Assist with the development and execution of an HR strategy.
• Establish the HR needs on site and implement appropriate actions and plans.
• Providing quality HR advice and support to the business.
• Lead, manage and develop a high-performing HR team reflective of the Company's values.
• Management and coordination of training and development initiatives including implementation of learnerships, internships and skills programmes.
• Driving and execution of the recruitment and selection process from end to end including the facilitation of on-boarding processes.
• Driving and execution of the Talent Management and Succession processes of job profiles and active performance appraisal support to Managers.
• Handling of all disciplinary and employee relations matters confidentially and in line with labour law requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the shop stewards and unions. Set up and drive monthly, quarterly and annual meetings as required.
• Organise, attend and participate in wage and other substantive negotiations. Protect the business as much as possible from any risk of industrial action.
• Effective representation of the Company at the CCMA including the management of all Conciliation and Arbitration referrals.
• Manage Employment Equity Compliance in Lancewood including the facilitation of employment equity committee and skills development meetings in accordance with the employment equity plan and legislative requirements.
• Manage Lancewood's SETA reporting and funding processes and requirements.
• Creation, implementation and maintaining of HR management systems, policies and pro-cesses.
• Ensure compliance to all labour related legislation.
• Assist with the development and management of the HR Budget.
• Consolidated legislative and internal HR reporting (including but not limited to equity, BBBEE, WRSETA, STATS SA,). Analyse report outcomes and provide rec-commendations accordingly.
• Continuously drive and develop the People Strategy in accordance with the Company's strategic objectives.
• Build a positive, motivated and development orientated Company culture representative of the Company's values.

Person Profile, Skills and Attitude:

• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships across the business and at all employee levels
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised with strong administration skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong reporting skills
• Sound judgement and decision making
• Displays a concern for business values and ethical standards
• Places a focus on promoting a healthy and positive workplace culture
• High sense of confidentiality
• Sets high personal standards, is focused and self-motivated
• Excellent at juggling multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Inspires and motivates leadership and employees
• Willing to travel locally as required
• Valid driver's license
• Own transport

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