Human Resources Specialist - Dundee, South Africa - Ikwezi Mining

Description

Position Overview:
As a Human Resources Specialist at Ikwezi Mining, you will oversee a comprehensive array of HR activities, encompassing talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance evaluation, training initiatives, compensation management, and adherence to HR regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise line managers on employee conduct and manage misconduct issues.
• Conduct investigations and manage disciplinary procedures in collaboration with line managers.
• Provide coaching to line managers on the effective execution of disciplinary hearings.
• Represent the organization in conciliation and arbitration processes.
• Ensure compliance with the recruitment process, ensuring timely job postings and tracking through appropriate channels.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires as necessary.
• Guide line managers through the performance management process and talent review discussions.
• Coordinate performance appraisal documentation and consolidate ratings.
• Lead succession planning efforts.
• Facilitate the establishment of employment equity targets and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with line managers to gather justifications for new positions and prepare proposals for HR Manager approval.
• Drive change management initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct training needs assessments and skills gap analyses, assisting in the development of training budgets and plans.
• Plan and organize relevant training programs.
• Deliver HR training sessions, including refresher courses for employees and line managers.
• Assist in the reporting and submission of the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report to the relevant SETA.
• Facilitate the implementation and monitoring of all Skills Development legislative requirements, including Skills Development Plans and Learnerships.
• Prepare quarterly reports for discussion at Employment Equity meetings.
• Support the compilation of Employment Equity and BBBEE information for Skills Development.
• Facilitate BBBEE Skills Development initiatives.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new employees.
• Manage employee terminations and conduct exit interviews.
• Ensure accurate data entry and integrity of HR information in relevant systems.
• Provide guidance to management and employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Advise management on workplace matters, career progression, personal issues, and industrial relations.
• Counsel employees regarding employment policies and company regulations.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports for the HR Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a HR Officer in a generalist capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capacity to manage confidential information with care.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in HR Information Systems and the MS Office suite.
• Experience working within diverse teams and multicultural settings.