Descrição da Vaga
Provide expert advisory, tactical and operational HC support in the implementation of HC strategies and solutions aligned with business unit objectives. The role supports frontline managers and employees at sites or clusters, ensuring effective HC service delivery, implementation of workforce initiatives, and driving employee engagement. The HC Consultant partners with line management to embed best practice in talent management, organizational development, performance, culture and compliance with labour practices and HR policies.
Responsabilidades
- Provide first-line support and advice to employees and line managers on HC processes and policies
- Facilitate site-based engagement, DEI, and wellness initiatives
- Advise on labour relations issues in line with company policies and labour legislation
- Coordinate and support conciliation and arbitration, disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures and poor work performance processes
- Ensure procedural compliance in all ER/IR matters, partnering with line managers on disciplinary action
- Manage union meetings and engagements where required
- Maintain accurate documentation for ER/IR cases and escalate complex matters
- Accountable for monthly IR reporting for area of responsibility.
- Monitor site workforce trends (absenteeism, turnover, grievances) and escalate insights
- Analyse human capital metrics and provide insights to drive business decisions
- Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports, including headcount, turnover, and diversity metrics
- Monitor the effectiveness of HC programmes and recommend improvements.
- Drive the operational rollout of HC projects and initiatives at site level (e.g., engagement surveys, system changes, wellness campaigns)
- Coordinate local logistics, communication, and staff engagement related to project implementation
- Support change management activities by cascading project messaging and collecting feedback
- Support the execution of divisional and business unit HC strategies in line with organizational objectives
- Partner with senior and supervisory leaders to interpret HC strategies and translate them into actionable plans
- Advise management on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent optimization
- Facilitate the workforce planning process to ensure alignment with business needs
- Support talent review processes and succession planning activities within the division
- Assist in the identification, development, and retention of high-potential talent
- Support the implementation of culture change initiatives and values alignment programmes
- Analyze employee engagement data, identify trends, and propose action plans
- Promote inclusive practices and contribute to a positive, performance-driven work culture
- Drive the promotion and implementation of EVP initiatives
- Drive the implementation of performance management processes, ensuring consistency and quality of delivery
- Coach managers on goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback conversations
- Work with Learning & Development to identify skills gaps and recommend development interventions
- Provide support in organizational design and change management efforts
- Conduct job analysis and support the development of job profiles and competency frameworks
- Assist in change initiatives and organizational restructuring at the business unit level
- Manage end-to-end HC processes related to onboarding, offboarding, contracts and employee record maintenance
- Coordinate and execute recruitment, interviewing and selection of new staff, and assist with local onboarding
- Liaise with Payroll/Shared Services to resolve discrepancies or delays affecting employees
Qualificações
- Execution-focused, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver within set timelines
- Knowledge of labour law and policy, with ER/IR process experience
- Operational agility
- Professional membership with SABPP (South African Board for People Practices) – HRP (Human Resource Professional) preferred
- Up to 4 years of experience in a General Human Resources role, with a supervising/overseeing capacity
- Strong business acumen and consulting skills, with the ability to advise and influence at various levels
- Change agility and ability to support/drive change initiatives
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to use data to identify trends and drive decisions
- Relationship management skills, with ability to build trust with internal stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Habilidades e Experiência
- Teamwork
- Integrity and trust
- Insight
- Discernment/Judgement
- Detail-oriented
- Analysing and forming opinions
- Providing expert advice
- Problem solving and analysis
- Informing
- Communication
- Client orientation and customer focus
- Analysing information
- Administrative skills
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