Human Resource Manager - Cape Town, South Africa - Vera Solutions

Vera Solutions
Vera Solutions
Verified Company
Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Location:
Cape Town

  • Base Salary: R785,200 per year
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Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data.

We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact.

We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions.

As a social enterprise, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.


Position Overview:

The Human Resources Manager (HRM) will support the growth of our dynamic, international team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining company HR policies, and compliance with local laws in the USA. You will keep employee records, and coordinate with the Finance and Operations team on payroll, hiring, and benefits administration. You will support our managers around the company with resources, processes, and templates. You will also oversee the onboarding and offboarding process. You will communicate with diverse audiences, and should be energized by protecting and developing our collaborative, mission-driven culture.

You will be the point of contact for our staff on human resource inquiries, responding to questions, explaining company policies, and problem solving.

We're looking for someone who demonstrates excellent attention to detail, communication, and time management skills and strong HR experience. We want someone with a demonstrated ability to coordinate competing priorities across time zones with finesse, professionalism, and enthusiasm.


Primary Responsibilities:


  • Manage HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; modify policies and practices to maintain compliance (in all municipalities in which Vera operates in the USA)
  • Gathers facts, information, and data to inform HR policy and develop solutions
  • Plan, lead, develop, coordinate, and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy
  • Coordinate with the Operations team to implement the semiannual performance management process in the company
  • Foster positive employee relations, and work to bridge the management and employee relations by addressing feedback, demands, grievances or other issues
  • Effectively advises frontline managers and other stakeholders on HR issues, inquiries, or opportunities
  • Coordinate with the Finance team to manage payroll needs and benefits administration
  • Oversee onboarding, including organizing employee orientation, conducting new hire trainings, and ensuring all necessary paperwork is properly filled out and submitted to appropriate persons
  • Oversee offboarding, including conducting exit interviews
  • Monitor global and local trends in human resources, progressive company practices, benefits, etc.
  • Support the development and effective facilitation of HR training materials for employees or new hires
  • Join the Operations team on special projects

Qualifications and Experience:


Essential:


  • 58+ years of HR experience
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
  • Extensive knowledge of HR policies and systems
  • Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
  • Experience with Google Drive/Docs
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Thorough knowledge of US federal and statelevel employmentrelated laws and regulations
  • Outcomeoriented you can drive complex project to completion
  • Happy taking initiative and working independently
  • Professional integrity and sense of responsibility and accountability
  • Ability to work with people across time zones
  • Demonstrated willingness to develop and grow in understanding of global and cultural effectiveness

Preferred:


  • HR experience and expertise within an international company
  • Experience using Salesforce
  • Experience using Excel
  • Working knowledge of data collection and analysis concepts
  • Relevant postgraduate degree(s) or professional certifications

Compensation & Benefits:

Vera Solutions offers competitive compensation (including benefits), commensurate with experience and cost of living.


Paid Time Off:

38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.


Health Care:

Vera covers 100% of medical, dental, and visual plan premiums.


Phantom Equity:

All staff participate in Vera's phantom equity plan.


Wellness Leave:

We do not cap sick leave. If you're sick, we hope you get better


Retirement:

Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its staff.


Getaway Benefit:

An annual stipend to spend on travel and physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

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