HR Specialist

Mpumalanga, Middelburg
- NEG - NEG Monthly Cost To Company (Market related)

we are looking for a HR specialist to work in the mining sector - Mandarin speaking

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Human Resources Specialist or similar in the Mining Industry.
- Experience coordinating work visas, permits, and relocation.
- Experience working in a multinational company.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist with expat placement, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
- Coordinate and manage the work visa and permit process for expatriate employees.
- Coordinate the relocation process for expats, including arranging temporary/permanent accommodations, shipping of household goods, and orientation sessions.
- Coordinate expat benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
- Provide guidance and support to expats in adjusting to the new living and working environment.
- Coordinate and translate China HQ reports and requirements between departments and management.
- Serve as a liaison between HR departments in China and South Africa and provide support as needed.
- Manage employee relations matters, including advising employees and management on HR policies and procedures in accordance with China HQ standards and in compliance to South African laws and regulations.
- Provide interpretation and translation services to employees, management, and shareholders.
- Collaborate with departmental heads and managers during recruitment and selection processes.
- Manage and update employee records, including documentation, HR files, and records databases for China HQ reporting.
- Prepare and maintain HR reports for management.
- Conduct research and document HR practices, policies, and procedures to help align practices with legal requirements and standard HR best practices in accordance with China HQ and South African laws and regulations.
- Assist with HR projects, such as benefits administration, performance management, and HR compliance.
- Assist with annual HR audits and other compliance-related activities.
- Collaborate with HR team members to implement strategic HR initiatives and programs.
- People:

- Enforce the Company’s ‘Code of Conduct’.
- Advise management in training required by employees.

Knowledge & Skills:

- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in both English & Mandarin.
- Computer Literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Knowledge of HRIS systems and databases.
- Knowledge of HR practices and policies, including recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits, training and development, and employee relations.
- Strong knowledge of Chinese & South African employment law, regulations, and policies.
- Knowledge of Chinese & South African labour laws, work visas, and expat regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with employees, managers, and external partners.
- Able to work proactively, independently, and as part of a team.
- Create high performing team and conductive employee relations climate.
- Ensure that safety regulations are adhered to by employees working with and under own direct supervision.
- Do risk assessments and communicate with employees thereafter.
- Manage labour stability:

- Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department.
- Manage and interact well with employer, employees & Stakeholders.
- Positive, approachable and enforce discipline.
- Ensure that health and safety standards are always adhered to.
- Manage performance against set targets and competencies:

- For more information please contact:

- stephane francis