HR Consultant

**Organisation Description**:
Technovera is an innovative tech scale-up that focuses on technology inclusion through the development of simple technologies to improve last-mile access in Africa. The organisation has developed Pelebox, a smart locker system that enables patients to collect their repeat chronic medication in under 30 seconds instead of waiting hours on queues at public clinics. We are growing the team as we ramp up the number of communities we serve. Our mission is to develop, promote and scale inclusive technologies, solving challenges of access to quality healthcare in Africa.

**Job Description & Purpose**:
We are looking for an HR Consultant to lead, develop, and implement our HR recruitment and policy functions using a structured project management approach to meet key milestones and deliverables. In this role, you will manage end-to-end recruitment processes for multiple roles, ensuring a smooth and effective hiring experience. You will also develop, present, modify, and implement key HR policies and procedures essential to our growing organization, including leave management, performance evaluations, and employee relations. You would be joining our team on a Fixed Term Contract to help us achieve our first set of objectives.

If you are skilled and interested in working for a tech-enabled scale-up operating at the intersection of Access to Quality Healthcare, Digital Technology, and Social Impact, then Technovera might be your new home.

**Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities**:

- Recruitment Cycle Management: _
- Develop Recruitment Strategies: Design and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent across the different functions and roles, ensuring alignment with organisational needs and goals.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements, ensuring alignment with organisational needs and goals.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.
- Track, analyse and report recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and cost-per-hire using basic tools such as Excel. Always ensure that recruitment metrics are being tracked and monitored appropriately. Use data to improve recruitment processes and outcomes.
- Identify cost-effective recruitment strategies and maintain an organised applicant database.
- Understand the business structure, develop and update organograms, and review or create job descriptions.
- Maintain an organised and up-to-date system using Excel to track applicants and recruitment stages.

HR Policy Development and Implementation:

- Lead the development, presentation, modification, and implementation of comprehensive HR policies and procedures tailored to the organisation's needs and growth plans.
- Collaborate with leadership to create policies that address gaps in existing processes and introduce new elements that align with the organisation's evolving scope.
- Key focus areas include the development of a Leave, Performance Management, Code of Conduct, Disciplinary, and Grievance Management.
- Ensure all policies comply with South African labour laws and employment regulations.
- Present policies to management using PowerPoint, gathering feedback and revising as necessary to ensure practicality and alignment with organisational goals.
- Roll out approved policies across the organisation, providing training and guidance as needed.
- Create, manage and implement a consistent onboarding process for all new hires, ensuring alignment with the company's culture and values.
- Conduct market research to align compensation and benefits policies with industry standards and the organisation’s objectives.
- Develop a framework for performance management, including scorecards, KPIs, and performance reviews, using Excel and Word templates.
- Monitor compliance with policies and address any issues or inconsistencies as they arise.
- Lead HR projects related to policy development, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget constraints.

**Experience & Qualification**
- Bachelor’s or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field [Min NQF7).
- A Post-Graduate qualification (NQF8) is an advantage.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Human Resources Management or as a People Business Partner.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures in a growing organisation.
- In-depth knowledge of South African labour laws and regulations.
- Experience with recruitment, performance management, compensation practices, and organisational structuring.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead HR projects and programs.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and adapt policies to different stakeholders.
- Computer Literacy
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for HR Processes and Documentation.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidenti