Job Description

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner ideally from an FMCG background with a strong operational background, who is self-driven, knowledgeable across the full HR value chain with the ability to interchange and work cross the various HR functions. For the period the incumbent will be relieving particular focus will be placed on Employment Equity, BBBEE, Skills Development and engagement with FoodBev Seta, wage negotiations and employee relations in general as well annual external audits related to FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015

The role entails but is not limited to:

Employee Relations and union engagement

Provide support and guidance on disciplinary related matters

Representation at the CCMA

Engagement with the union (including external union officials)

Wage Negotiations

Employment Equity and transformation

Coordination and tracking EE committee meetings

Driving compliance with the support of the EE Manager & GM (s24)

Monitor progress against targets and provide reports

Submission of EE reports to the DOL

DOL audits

BBBBEE Management

Support the BBBEE committee in tracking and implementing transformation I initiatives

Lead the verification and audit processes (or actions linked to this)

Update the BEE123 toolkit - Skills Development and Management control

Skills Development and Seta Engagement

Plan and drive the implementation of skills initiatives within the business

Track progress of the plan against actual YTD completion and against budget

Track progress of learnerships within the business

Apply for discretionary grants with the SETA in line with business requirements

Track grant payments with the SETA and internal finance team

Manage the relationship with the SETA (FoodBev Seta)

Talent, Learning and Development

Facilitate training interventions and development programmes

Assist with succession planning and talent reviews

Support the onboarding and integration of new employees

Support performance management processes

Employee Engagement/Culture and purpose initiatives

Drive employee engagement initiatives

Support employee wellness and organisation culture programmes

Act as a liaison between head office culture team and local culture agents

HR Operations and Compliance

Ensure readiness for audits (internal and external)

Review and improve HR processes

Review HR policies and SOPs

Ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies

Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Manager/ Industrial Psychology or similar

• 5 to 6 years of progress HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role

• Good understanding of labour and Skills legislation including BCEA, EEA, LRA & Skills Development Act

• Previous exposure to audits related to SEDEX (ETI Base codes), ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 from an HR/people perspective

• Previous experience with submission of Employment Equity reports for the DOL annual reporting

• Previous experience with BBBEE (planning, implementation of initiatives aimed at improving the scorecard, verification processes etc.) – advantageous of candidate has previous experience working on the BEE123 toolkit

• Previous experience with driving skills development initiatives

• Previous experience with FoodBev Seta for both discretionary and mandatory grants as well as other engagements related to skills within the business.

• Proven negotiation skills and sound commercial judgement

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.