Job Description

The Human Resource Business Partner is responsible for the provision of strategic human resource services to the allocated internal clients to enable achievement of the objectives of the RSR.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Industrial Psychology/Personnel Management/Humanities or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years experience as an HR Practitioner or similar role

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of the Railway Safety Regulator Act
• Knowledge of Specialised Human Resource Management and Development solutions
• Knowledge of Employee Value Proposition
• Knowledge of Change Management
• Knowledge of Performance Management
• Knowledge of Succession Management
• Knowledge of Learning and Development

KEY RESULTS AREAS

• Act as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, identifying HR priorities from organisational and business unit strategy and plans, translating business requirements into effective HR practices, and proactively delivering people solutions aligned to the business objectives.
• Partner with the relevant stakeholders at RSR to ensure communication processes are working effectively within the allocated business areas.
• Focus the allocated business functions on continuously improving employee engagement & the employee experience.
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly meetings with allocated business leaders acting as trusted partner, confidant, and coach, and provide HR advice where necessary - summarise the actions from these meetings and ensure follow-up and completion of actions.
• Collaborate with HR Specialist Services to align their work with the business, deliver a seamless and integrated HR service, and implement best practice HR solutions in the allocated business function.
• Advise and coach the allocated business leaders to drive effective performance management and development in their areas of responsibility.
• Ensure effective workforce planning in the allocated business functions that align with budget allocations, meet capacity and capability requirements, and deploy appropriate attraction, talent, and development strategies.
• Extract, analyse, and interpret Business & HR information/metrics to facilitate effective business decision-making and comply with policy and legislative requirements.
• Ensure implementation of RSRs talent management processes, to effectively manage employee development, succession management, and other talent management objectives to achieve RSRs and the allocated business functions strategy.
• Conduct the Performance Planning Sessions and performance reviews by policies and procedures and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Continuously provide feedback and coaching to ensure that the staff member/s performs at optimum productivity level.

CLOSING DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2024To become part of our dynamic team, we invite you to apply for the following vacancies through the RSR recruitment portal at https://rsr.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities

• Applications must be supported by a motivational / application letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications, matric certificate, and identity document.
• Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements, as well as those received late, will not be considered.
• No emailed applications will be accepted.
• The RSR reserves the right to do vetting of references, credentials, criminal records (where applicable), and work experience of any candidate.
• Only candidates with the qualifying criteria will have an opportunity to be screened and shortlisted for the process.
• The recommended candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment and medical assessment in light of the inherent requirements of the job.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within a period of eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• In line with the Employment Equity Policy of the RSR, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups where applicable.
• The RSR reserves the right to withdraw any advertised position without making an appointment.
• The RSR will process all personal information in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

ENQUIRIES: Please direct queries to Recruitment@rsr.org.za

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