Human Resource Officer

Main Purpose of Position

Reporting to the General Manager, the HR Officer is responsible for the efficient and accurate management of disciplinary matters and well as recruitment services within the region, in compliance with legislation and company policies and procedures

Effective Performance of the Industrial Relations Function

Responsible for all disciplinary processes conducted in the region, ensuring compliance with the company’s code of conduct and procedures

To effectively preside over all disciplinary hearings within the region and ensure that all matters are dealt with consistently and that the guidelines as set out in the company disciplinary procedure is applied

Competent representation of the company in labour disputes referred to the DDPR

Ensuring that line management is kept informed of changes to the interpretation and application of disciplinary procedures necessitated by DDPR and labour court decisions.

Provision of IR training to line management

Line management compliance with disciplinary procedures and practices

Competent representation of the region in administrative dealings with trade unions

The provision of appropriate and competent advice and assistance to line management and staff.

Maintain accurate disciplinary dockets and records of proceedings

Liaise with GM: HR over matters requiring input and guidance

Effectively manage diary and calendar to meet SLA timeframes

Ensure line management are aware of the company policies and procedures

Compile reports on statistics and trends for Management

• Keep an active case register (DDPR, discipline and Labour Court)

Effective Resourcing of Staff

Regular meetings with regional management to ascertain recruitment needs with a focus on the approved headcounts

Adherence to company policy wrt the approval of requisition and movement forms in conjunction with regional HR

Effective and efficient recruitment of all E2 Upper and below roles in line with G4S minimum standards.

Effective recruitment planning

Liaison with DOL and Community centres in relation to recruitment and career opportunities with G4S

Work within agreed time frame to ensure recruitment needs meet as feasible

Building of pipelines for critical identified roles

Formulate advertisements and distribution thereof through effective channels

Pre-screening of applicants in line with relevant role requirements

Conduct interviews where applicable

Conduct panel interviews with line management

Facilitation of the vetting and screening process and procedure in assistance with regional HR administrators and clerks

Employment in accordance with remuneration policy

The provision of appropriate and competent advice and assistance to line management and staff.

Ensure line management are aware of the company policies and procedures

Compile reports on statistics and trends for Management

Health and Safety

Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the departmental safety plans for each year.

Participate in safety forums created by company for example safety meetings and safety talks

Report all safety incidents to the relevant people

Discuss all safety incidents

Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management

Attend safety education and refresher programmes

Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace

Distribute safety information as and when required

Minimum Requirements and Experience

B.A. HRM, Psychology or Industrial Relations

And Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law ( Conciliation & Arbitration)

Valid Drivers licence

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as HR practitioner with specific reference to industrial relations

Experience within a blue collar, labour management environment advantageous

Sound recruitment experience

IR background necessary

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