Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Consultant will be required to deliver specialised HR support and services in one or more areas of the human resources function within the company. These services could include talent management, organisational development, and industrial relations. The HR Consultant will be required to work without supervision and take full accountability for functions assigned to them and will also be required to execute any other special HR projects required in support of company strategy. A drive for business performance through appropriate implementation of HR initiatives is a requirement of the role.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Consults with line management, providing HR guidance and coaching when appropriate.
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.
- Preparing various reports and analysing trends and metrics to develop solutions, programmes and policies.
- Manages and resolves all employee relations issues, conducts investigations and chairing of disciplinary / grievance hearings as required.
- Assisting and ensuring that all HR legal requirements are adhered to, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provides guidance and input on company workforce planning, reorganising and succession planning.
- Together with the SDF, provide guidance and inputs into training needs as well as evaluating and monitoring of training interventions.
- Performs any other relevant duties as assigned and / assisting with any other special HR projects.
NQF Level 7 in Human Resources or related discipline (Bachelor's Degree or similar qualification).
Experience
- Minimum 5-8 years relevant experience in Human Resources.
- Must have a working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines.
- Experience gained in the construction / project management and / engineering fields will be highly advantageous.
- Thorough knowledge of all Labour Legislation and HR regulatory / governance requirements and ability to comprehend and interpret appropriate sections of applicable laws.
- Excellent understanding of HR evaluation metrics and methods.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent verbal, written and listening skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the company's structure, jobs, remuneration practises and related administrative practises related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- High degree of integrity.
- Self-motivated with the ability to independently initiate activities.
- Ability to accept and drive accountability.
- Ability to work under pressure and with varied tasks.
