PEOPLE & CULTURE SUPPORT PARTNER – KZN Region

Employee Engagement Initiatives:

• Support implementation of HR strategies and initiatives in the business units and regions.
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities to foster a positive work culture.

Employee Relations:

• Address employee concerns, investigate issues, mediate disputes, and provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters.
• Facilitate employee consultations on various HR matters.

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment processes for all colleagues, and conduct preliminary interviews for level 3 downwards.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation of new employees.
• Manage exit interviews and offboarding processes.

Employment Equity:

• Support training and development initiatives.
• Attend and contribute meaningfully to the EE & Skills Development committee meetings.
• Compile and submit Employment Equity Reports to the Department of Labour.

Performance Management:

• Assist with performance management processes, including collation of performance ratings from the business.

Compliance & Risk:

• Ensure adherence to all applicable employment laws, including regulations, regarding hiring, termination, leave management, and discrimination.
• Monitor compliance with employment legislation.
• Identify and report HR-related risks.
• Generate regular reports as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Proven experience in a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Proficiency in HR management systems (HRIS)
• 3-5 years People & Culture Support Partner experience.
• Knowledge of South African employment legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA)
• Computer literacy with proficiency in HR systems.
• Experience in a service, retail industry or labour-intensive environment.
• Leadership and management experience, with particular emphasis in dealing with diverse teams.
• Leadership and coaching skills to guide managers on HR best practices.
• Able to manage multiple business units.

COMPETENCES

Essential:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Working with People
• Writing and Reporting
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Creating and Innovating
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations