HR Generalist

Our client is searching for someone with a strong recruitment background and who is familiar with headhunting and recruiting for scarce skills as well as bulk recruitment - 70 % of time spent on recruitment

**JOB SUMMARY**
The HR Generalist is responsible for providing support in the various human resources functions, which include: recruitment, staffing, skills development and training, performance monitoring, grievances, classifications, industrial relations, and growth in line with the organisation's vision, mission and values. To implement, monitor and maintain functions, processes and records related to employees and employment within the organisations. To ensure HR functions are carried out in synergy with various departments affected by its processes. You will perform those duties and functions that may be reasonably expected of someone in your position. The person to whom you report will define your duties and functions, which may be changed from time to time in consultation with you if deemed necessary in light of the Company’s operational requirements

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Recruitment**
- Coordinate the staff recruitment process
- Schedule and organise interviews
- Conduct reference checks
- Prepare and assist workers with employment contracts and documents.
- Administer and coordinate Induction and orientation of new employees.
- Conduct exit interviews.

**Administration**
- Ensure Company Organogram is always updated.
- Ensure all HR Reports are up to date for the generalist functions.
- Filing of employee personal documents.
- Liaising with employees for internal admin documents required
- Prepare and assist workers with employment contracts and documents.
- Administer and coordinate induction and orientation of new employees.
- Conduct exit interviews.

**Performance Management**
- Facilitates & Ensures set training for Line Managers are booked for Performance Management processes throughout the year, (at least twice a year) such as:

- Probation Reviews, Quarterly Reviews, Annual Reviews, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

**Industrial Relations**
- Drafts and Issues Warnings in the business
- Sits into Disciplinary hearings and manages IR processes
- Advises Managers on IR issues and Legislation
- IR Reporting
- Ensures IR training for line managers is scheduled at least twice a year as part of the business training calendar.

**Training**
- Ensures that all Line Departments are trained as per the HR training calendar
- Facilitates Training & Development for employees in the company
- Draft training needs and Skills plans as required by each Department

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Relevant Diploma or Degree or studying towards (Preferably HRM or Industrial Psychology)
- 3 years of proven experience in Human Resources as a Consultant/ Generalist.
- Prior Talent Acquisition experience will be **advantageous**:

- Prior Experience with start-up companies** (advantageous)**:

- Good Understanding of SA Employment Legislation

**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- High IQ and EQ level.
- Must be able to build and sustain relationships in the business and external stakeholders.
- Well-tempered and can communicate at all levels and respectfully.
- Good Listening skills.
- Honesty and Integrity.
- Be flexible and able to adapt to change
- Possess cultural and political awareness
- Has a mature personality and can handle stress.
- Fast learner who can grasp new concepts and run new projects independently.
- Able to manage volumes and be efficient working under pressure.
- Excellent project planning skills.
- Excellent Communication skills across all levels internally and with Clients.
- Has a high sense of Integrity in handling confidential matters.
- Displays trustworthiness and Commitment to the business.
- Can influence and drive the desired Team spirit.
- Has a sense of urgency.