Description

An opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner (Practitioner) is required for permanent employment based in Richards Bay.

This is a mid-management position that will report to the Site Manager and National Group HR Manager.

We require experienced Mining or Construction (industry) HRBPs who meet the experience and duties stipulated in this job description to apply.

• Provide effective, efficient and economic generalist support to enable the company's strategic goals.
• Support all levels of management on labour management.
• Implement and maintain the labour related policies and procedures.
• Facilitate satisfactory labour relations.
• Participate in collective negotiations.
• Maintain Human Resources Department administration and communication.
• Interact with management, internal mining staff/employees, shop stewards & trade union officials, various service providers, payroll departments, operators, training and SHEQ personnel, statutory bodies, Department of Labour, CCMA, Bargaining Councils etc.

• Assist management with the development, planning and implementation of policies and procedures to facilitate effective employee relations.
• Provide guidance to management and employees regarding legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices related to employee relations matters.

• Attend shop steward and employee representative meetings.
• Attend wage negotiations and collective agreement discussions.
• Participate in dispute resolution events.
• Compile and distribute staff briefs and minutes.

• Advise management with labour relations issues.
• Act as liaison between employees and management.
• Interpret management's proposals for union representatives.

• Facilitate training of management and employees on labour relations legislation.
• Liaise with Service Providers for relevant training.

• Drafting of Job Descriptions
• Drafting and placement of advertisements.
• Shortlisting as per job requirements.
• Arrange competency testing.
• Drafting interview questionnaire.
• Interviewing.
• Reference checks: verifying previous experience, performance, behaviour, and qualifications.
• Implementation of on-boarding documentation.
• Induction of new staff.
• Employment confirmation.

• Facilitate, communicate and action terminations.
• Prepare exit documents for signature by employee.
• Issuing of UI19, salary schedule and certificate of service.
• Monitoring and ensuring that all statutory monies and provident fund are paid.
• Submit documents to payroll (exit medical and Momentum Provident Fund withdrawal forms).

• Processing and preparing hours for payroll according to deadlines.
• Processing and filing of leave and other forms.
• Payslip checking and no hour report.
• Printing and issuing payslips.
• Attend to payroll related queries of employees.
• Attend to provident fund withdrawals and claims (Momentum & NBC).
• Attend to registered letters pertaining to provident fund.
• Attend to medical aid changes (Discovery & BCIMA).
• Receive and capture garnishee orders from the Sheriff.
• Update and file wage files.

• Investigate alleged misconducts and collating of evidence.
• Advising employees and management on best labour practices.
• Initiate and chair disciplinary hearings.
• Representing the company at the Bargaining Council and CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration).
• Establish and maintain healthy relationship between management, workforce, and union.
• Facilitate management and union meetings.
• Managing and reporting on union membership.

• Ensure employee documentation and files are up to date.
• Implementation of Employment Contracts.

• Responsible to comply and reinforce the company Rules and Regulations.
• Ensure that work is completed on time and deadlines are met when defined.
• Perform other tasks from time to time, as required by your Head of Department or workload.

• Tertiary Qualifications: Relevant Human Resources related Tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5 or above.
• Secondary Qualification: Grade 12
• External Qualification: APSO accredited or similar

• 3+ years experience with trade unions and negotiations
• 3-5 years experience in similar sized organisation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint
• Knowledge of payroll procedures
• Knowledge of applicable labour legislation
• Available to work overtime & travelling (when required)
• Drivers licence with own reliable transport/vehicle
• Local residency required in Richards Bay or local.

• Sound work ethic, attention to detail and accuracy are critical for success.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with interpersonal skills are imperative to successfully engage with stakeholders.
• Conflict management and sound decision-making abilities in difficult conditions.
• Ability to understand complex issues and simplify them for resolution.
• Planning and organisation skills, combined with ability to work according to deadlines and under pressure with quick response times.