Manager: HR Operations
Manager: HR Operations will oversee and manage daily HR department operations and ensure smooth and efficient HR processes. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with labour laws, developing and implementing HR policies, and supporting the HR team in delivering excellent services to employees.
Your role
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Delivery of high priority HR related projects against specified strategies, objectives and measures
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Facilitate and support HR strategic initiatives such as Organisational Development to drive business performance, Organisational Culture, Talent Management and Performance Management
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Align HR policies and procedures with the organization’s vision and mission
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Manage and implement annual salary reviews processes
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Administer employee benefits programs that enhance employee well-being and retention
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Lead a cost effective recruitment and selection process, ensuring quality and diversity of talent
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Comply with labour laws and regulations, and handle employment contracts, terminations, and employee relations effectively
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Oversee the HRIS system and safeguard data accuracy, integrity and privacy
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Guide and support HR team, providing training and development, performance feedback, and goal alignment
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Analyse and advise management on remuneration, salary bench marking, industry HR trends, sick leave, labour turnover, staff morale, best practices, (etc.)
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Support employee engagement initiatives that cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment and a consistent people experience
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Promote and support the Company’s transformation strategy and Employment Equity Plans in support of business objectives
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Manage and control the HR Department budget and capex expenditure
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Support line management with forecasting and planning talent pipeline and succession requirements in line with business strategy
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Responsible for dispute resolutions including representing the Company at the CCMA, union liaison and management
Required skills:
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Minimum of 10 years of experience in HR Operations, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
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At least 7 years’ experience with VIP SAGE / Workday or a similar system
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Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures
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Knowledge of HR best practices and trends, and familiarity with HR software and systems
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Proven experience in employee benefits management
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Strong understanding of labour laws and regulations
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Excellent leadership and people management skills
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desired skills:
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Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures
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A wide knowledge of remuneration principles and practices as well as job grading systems
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Good knowledge of the relevant labour and regulatory frameworks
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Experience in and knowledge of Bargaining Councils
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Knowledge of emerging trends in HR and utilising a variety of HR tools / models to achieve results
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Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
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Sound knowledge of recruitment and general HR practices
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Excellent negotiation skills
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Able to handle diversity issues appropriately
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Excellent communications, presentation, business writing and interpersonal skills
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Expert Excel knowledge and experience will be an advantage
Person Specification:
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Ability to deal with conflict
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Able to maintain a friendly, professional manner when liaising with business, even in challenging situations
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Ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary team
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Sound decision making ability, high level of attention to detail in data management and reporting as well as a desire to drive quality
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to different stakeholders
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Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and implement improvements
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Proficient in HR software and systems for payroll, recruitment, and employee record management
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Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, while championing inclusion and diversity
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and self-motivated attitude
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Competencies:
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Flexibility
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Persuasion/Capacity to influence
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Able to work with diverse teams
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Ethics and integrity
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Talent management knowledge
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Recruitment knowledge
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Compliance
Qualification:
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
What you will be a part of
SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.
With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.
If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.
SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.
