Stellenbosch University

Human Resources Practitioner

(Ref. MHB/343/1017)

The incumbent of this post will be required to manage the delivery of a strategy-aligned, comprehensive, pro-active and integrated human resources (HR) advisory service with a focus on staff matters in the allocated environment.

Duties:

Strategic workforce planning:

• Co-developing a client-specific multi-year workforce plan to improve staff retention, succession planning and the improvement of staff mobility;
• Monitoring the Employment Equity (EE) plan within the environment;
• Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of client base through continuous engagement;
• Recruiting and advising on sourcing of high calibre candidates to fulfil strategic requirements;
• Ensuring accuracy of the appointment process in terms of the new labour legislation, code for management practices, personnel plan, HR policies, guidelines and procedures;
• Executing the full recruitment and selection process, from the recruitment and selection, up to the final placing, including handling appointment-related administration, onboarding and off-boarding.

Consulting and process input:

• Providing HR statistics to identify trends in the environment;
• Monitoring and quality assurance of HR processes and procedures in line with auditing requirements;
• Providing relevant information in terms of labour legislation, code for management practices, personnel plan, HR policies, guidelines and procedures to line managers and staff;
• Continuously communicating key HR decisions and deadlines to ensure consistent service delivery;
• Providing advisory support regarding change management.

Client engagement, service delivery and relationship management:

• Developing and building effective relationships with stakeholders to encourage integration of HR best practices into planning and operation;
• Pro-actively developing relationships with relevant HR specialists (e.g. remuneration and benefits, sun-e-HR, employee relations, wellness, training and development, etc.) and HR colleagues;
• Regularly communicating about HR service offerings;
• Developing improved service delivery mechanisms in the context of a changing environment if needed.

Ad hoc:

• Successful completion of project goals as agreed;
• Performing ad hoc-tasks relating to human resources administration and payroll functions.

Requirements:

• At least a three-year qualification in human resources;
• At least five years’ experience in HR as an HR generalist;
• Knowledge of human resources remuneration budgets;
• Ability to understand environment expectations, as well as the essential drive and enthusiasm to affect the required alignment between policy and business;
• Knowledge of human resources policies, guidelines and processes;
• A strong client orientation with the ability to consult to varying levels of clients, from junior level up to senior management;
• Effective reading, written and verbal communication and facilitation skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Strong administrative skills with the necessary ability to excel under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Ability to think ahead and to take initiative;
• High level of confidence, energy and drive;
• Ability to work independently and to take a stand;
• Ability to function effectively within a team; 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to handle conflict;
• Experience in competency-based interviewing;
• Experience in a job evaluation system.

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 11 November 2017

Enquiries regarding this post: Ms. Chanel Klink on 021 808 9611, or on

az.ca.nus@klenahc

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Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753.

 The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

 Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
 
Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 31 Oct 10:40