HR Practitioner

A wealth management and financial services company is seeking a Human Resources Practitioner to implement and administer HR systems and processes within the organisation. The role provides first-level HR support to employees and management while ensuring compliance with HR policies and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities 

People

• Communicate effectively with employees, management, and stakeholders.

• Participate actively in teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Recruitment & Selection

• Assist management with updating and developing job descriptions.

• Conduct job grading and benchmarking activities.

• Support management during interviews, ensuring compliance with company policies.

• Facilitate internal transfers and promotions.

• Coordinate employee onboarding and termination processes.

Legislative Compliance

• Support the HR Manager in ensuring compliance with all HR-related legislation, including:

  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act

  • Employment Equity Act

  • Skills Development Act

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Act as the Skills Development Facilitator, including WSP/ATR submissions and SETA liaison.

• Maintain sound labour relations.

Employee Development

• Assist with probation management processes.

• Support management with preparing Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and Management Development Plans.

• Coordinate Knowledge Hub learning sessions.

• Assist with the development and implementation of succession planning.

Employee Relations

• Assist with first-level disciplinary proceedings.

• Support management in handling poor performance cases.

Performance Management

• Coordinate and maintain the performance management system.

• Ensure KPA and KPI alignment with approved job descriptions.

• Prepare and present performance management reports to management.

• Ensure performance outcomes feed into IDPs.

Transactional & HR Administration

• Provide payroll input to the Payroll department.

• Assist with Employment Equity activities.

• Compile monthly and quarterly HR reports.

• Provide general administrative support.

• Capture HR data into the HR information system.

• Maintain updated leave records.

• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.

Requirements 

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualification experience in a similar HR role.

• Knowledge of HR legislation and compliance requirements.

• Proficient in PaySpace, ESS, RemChannel, and Remeasure.

• Understanding of skills development and employment equity processes.

• Strong communication skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Decision-making ability.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Strong report writing skills.

• Conflict handling and resolution abilities.

Benefits