Our client is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school group designed to inspire students to achieve their maximum potential in a nurturing, progressive academic environment from Nursery to Year 13 with over 111 schools in over 24 countries.
The successful HR Manager will be responsible for:
Consistently recruiting excellent staff. Manages and handles the hiring process, including writing job descriptions, placing advertisements, coordinating interviews and participating in the selection process.
Champion the On-boarding process by ensuring that it's high-quality and up to date and provide clarity and connection for employees so their roles serve the overall business vision.
Ensure a smooth Off-boarding process for terminated employees.
Acts as liaison between employees and insurance provider(s) to resolve benefit related problems and ensure the effective utilisation of plans and positive employee relations.
Training, counselling, and coaching our staff.
Resolving conflicts through positive and professional mediation.
Maintain Human Resources and Personnel systems and processes.
Carrying out necessary administrative duties.
Conducting performance reviews.
Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law and human resources.
Ensuring policy awareness and that the staff adhere to the HR policies.
Creating clear and concise reports.
Handling workplace investigations, disciplinary, and termination procedures. Responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints and harassment allegations and conducts investigations accordingly.
Maintaining employee and workplace privacy.
The HR Manager will be based in Gauteng.
The Successful Applicant
The successful HR Manager will fit the following profile:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required
A minimum of 10 years relevant General HR experience
A minimum of 5 years relevant Management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent skills in computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite)
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize work duties.