HR Generalist

At Tower Group, we are seeking an experienced HR Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimising HR processes and ensuring the improvement of relationships between stakeholders to meet organisational objectives.

• Assist with the development of the Human Resources Management Strategic and operational plans.
• Implement social and labour plans.
• Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices.
• An in-depth understanding of and compliance with the relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement etc.).
• Design and develop interventions and action plans to support the implementation of the EE strategy.
• Manage the implementation and ensure compliance to the EE strategy.
• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity-related processes.
• Co-ordinate EE and Training Committee meetings and consult with all stakeholders.
• Create an awareness of BBBEE within the Group.
• Monitor, report on trends, and provide advice to Line Management regarding labour statistics.
• Compile and place adverts for recruitment.
• Shortlist suitable candidates and compile candidate reports.
• Co-ordinate the recruitment process, prepare interview packs, and conduct recruitment interviews.
• Ensure verification of candidates' credentials (qualifications, references etc.).
• Make formal offers of employment and compile and issue letters of regret to unsuccessful candidates.
• Co-ordinate the sign-on process (medical, employee data, payroll info etc.).
• Co-ordinate the employee exit process and conduct exit interviews.
• Monitor consistent application of IR processes, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and advise on substantive conditions of employment and related rights and obligations.
• Facilitate external IR processes (CCMA, Labour Court, DRC etc.).
• Monitor the IR climate and advise Line Management on appropriate actions.
• Represent management in consultations and discussions with stakeholders on matters that arise at plant level.
• Facilitate the resolution of employee disputes, grievances, and conflicts.
• Co-ordinate and provide advice to all stakeholders on disciplinary proceedings.
• Facilitate formal and informal communication with Unions and Shop Stewards.
• Monitor national annual wage negotiations with Trade Unions and manage the implementation thereof.
• Keep abreast with IR developments, trends, court judgements, communication systems etc.
• Instil a Performance Management Culture in the organisation.
• Facilitate the Performance Management process and administer performance management records.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of HR Systems and establish new system requirements.
• Comply with the requirements of the HR Quality Systems.
• Develop and co-ordinate internal communication programmes to facilitate business outcomes.
• Design Teams process interventions and action plans.
• Facilitate Change Management initiatives.
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and legal working environment.
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.).
• Resolve grievances and disputes.
• Keep abreast with the latest trends and developments in the Human Resources field.
• Compile HR monthly reports.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelors Degree or BTech in Human Sciences, Human Resources Management or Industrial/Organisational Psychology.

Additional qualifications: Bachelors Degree or Diploma in IR/Labour Law.