HR Practitioner (Sunshine Bakery)

Company:
RCL Foods

Functions:
Human Resources

Job Type Classification:
Permanent

Location - Town / City:
Pietermaritzburg

Job Description:
At RCL FOODS , we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a HR Practitioner within our Baking operating unit in Pietermaritzburg . The purpose of the role is to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures.

Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management • Valid Code EB drivers’ licence • Own vehicle for site visits • Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a HR generalist.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Employee Relations • Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes. • Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary cases. • Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process grievances. • Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers. • Manage the housing and SQ allocations and associated evictions. • Participate in consultations with organised labour. • Coach Line Managers on effective delivery of Disciplinary hearings • Represent the organisation at CCMA ( Conciliation and Arbitration) • Chair the monthly meetings with Shop Stewards in the absence of HRBP. • Manage and coordinate employee wellness including coordination of clinics, KKS, and capacity in meetings. Resourcing • Process permissions to recruit (workflow). • Process the offers of employment/negotiation. • Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the eRecruitment and tracked. • Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers and selection test and make recommendations to Line for all C Band and lower positions. • Supervise the orientation of new employees. • Manage probationary reviews, employee evaluations and terminations. • Ensure that the site job profiles are relevant and up to date and where job evaluation is required necessary arrangements are made with Line Manager and HRBP Talent Management • Coach Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process. • Facilitate Consistency Reviews and Talent & Org Review meetings. • Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings. • Drive the succession planning for the site/ region. • Facilitate employment equity target setting and monitor profile. Health and Safety Compliance • Manage the IOD/minor injury treatment process and reporting. • Assist Risk Officer in monitoring IOD cases. Organisational Design • Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off. • Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date. • Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives Training Development • Compile training matrix from Appraisal doc. • Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers. • Drive Development Plans for all employees in C Band positions. Employment Equity • Drawing quarterly reports and discuss at EE meeting also using the same reports of appointments • Drive staff profile as per agreed KPI for the site by effectively engaging and advising Line Managers. HR Administration • Manage new employee on-boarding process. • Manage terminations and exit interviews. • Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data. • Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes. • Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters. • Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations. • Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys. • Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age. • Audit and draft compliant issues related to Ecowise and Capasity (5 files to be audited per month). • Quarterly checks on allowances (e.g.: cold allowance) and compare with actual employees working in department. • Run and analyse HR reports, and discuss with business (to update monthly dash board. KPI’s • Reduction of Disciplinary and CCMA Cases • Drive statutory compliance in terms of BCEA. • Analyse HR Reports. • Accuracy and currency of HR data. • Achieve agreed EE/ACI targets. • Reduction of Overtime and Absenteeism. • Development Plan in place for all Successors in C Band positions