HR Generalist

**Purpose of the Job**
Our client is seeking to appoint an experienced HR Generalist to join the HR Department. The incumbent will be responsible for providing professional and comprehensive Human Resources services and support to the business needs. This will be in the areas of employee self-service (ESS), HR Digital system(s), company policies & procedures and other areas within the HR function to achieve business objectives. Working with the HR team, Payroll and HR Director, the successful incumbent will ensure a high-quality HR service is delivered to the HR team and business consistently.

**Requirements**:

- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong team orientation
- Ability to work independently; receives mínimal guidance on day-to-day work and new projects or assignments.
- Sense of urgency and attention to detail skills are essential
- Maintains High confidentiality at all times
- Driven and a self-starter
- Grade 12/ Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification; a degree/Qualification in HR is essential
- Minimum 5 years’ Generalist Human Resources experience
- Knowledge of the Education or Publishing industry is advantageous
- Thorough understanding of South African labour law. i.e. BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity, Skills Development, Health & Safety, etc. is essential
- Full MS Office skills and knowledge is essential
- Experience and exposure to HR Systems like Sage HR system; most importantly Workday which is essential
- General knowledge and understanding of relevant Southern African countries legislation (Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding process to the employee exit procedures.
- Ensure that all the relevant information relating to payroll administration i.e. new starters and leavers, contract changes, termination forms are submitted before payroll deadline.
- Provide guidance on employee relations related issues for the respective countries and areas looked after and act as a liaison between the relevant parties involved
- Deliver advice and guidance to Management and Employees on matters related to all HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure and maintain the integrity of the leave system.
- Manage and lead the ICAS (Wellness Programe) process and initiative.
- Manage the roll-out and successful implementation of business aligned global and Southern African HR initiatives within the designated businesses.
- Efficiently create and facilitate regional training programs focused on various aspects of human resources.
- Ensure, manage, and maintain the integrity of the information captured on HR Digital/Workday. Provide quarterly reports to HRD, or as and when required.
- Support staff on the Performance Management process, from objective setting, mid-year reviews and end of year reviews, done through the LEAP system.
- Work with HRD and Senior Managers to drive and co-ordinate Global -driven training programs for key management employees.
- Facilitate and ensure that all training initiatives are loaded on LEAP as part of PM and Skills Development process.
- Manage and ensure that Workplace Skills Plan, Skills Development, Employment Equity and Management Control reports are completed and submitted timeously for BBBEE and Internal Audit purposes.
- Engage in quarterly meetings with Regional Supervisors and Management teams on HR related matters and projects.
- Keeping abreast with all new Legislation and other issues in area of responsibility.
- Manage the Declaration of Interest process and report on it quarterly

**Salary**: R40,000.00 - R48,000.00 per month