RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced HR Practitioner to join our Baking Division in Benoni.
The purpose of the role is to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures.
Minimum Requirements
National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management / Industrial or Organization Psychology
Valid drivers' licence
Must have at least 3-5 years' experience as a HR generalist.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee Engagement:
Implement and drive employee engagement initiatives aligned with the organization's People First strategy.
Partner with line managers to develop and execute engagement plans based on employee insights from platforms such as the quarterly townhall talk.
Drive recognition programs that drive the RCL FOODS values and enhance employee morale.
Coordinate employee events, wellness programs and other activities that foster a culture of empowerment.
Act as a key point of contact for employee concerns, ensuring timely resolution and promote an inclusive culture.
Promote effective internal communication by ensuring employees are informed, engaged and aligned with business initiatives.
Support change management initiatives by implementing engagement strategies that help employees adapt to organizational changes.
Collaborate with L&D to support capability building across all levels.
Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a culture of belonging and respect.
Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
Employee Relations:
Provide end to end support on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant practices.
Advise line managers and employees on disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and conflict resolution in line with company policies.
Facilitate disciplinary hearings, investigations, and grievance processes by ensuring procedural fairness.
Ensure statutory compliance and provide guidance.
Participate in labour consultations and independently represent the organization at CCMA (both conciliation and arbitration).
Chair meetings with Shop Stewards.
Monitor and support line managers in the management of cases related to poor performance, misconduct, ad incapacity.
Track and report on ER trends (e.g absenteeism, grievances, and disciplinary cases) and provide insights to management for proactive intervention.
Promote a positive employee relations climate by encouraging open communication, trust and early resolution of issues.
Resourcing / Talent Acquisition:
Partner with line managers to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and workforce planning priorities.
Promote diversity and inclusion by supporting equitable hiring practices, employment equity requirements, and internal policies.
Process recruitment permissions and offers.
Ensure timely job advertisements and track them.
Conduct interviews and make hiring recommendations.
Keep job profiles updated and coordinate evaluations.
Talent Management:
Support the development and implementation of talent management strategies aligned with the organization's business and people objectives
Support Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.
Facilitate individual development plans (IDPs) to support employee growth and career progression.
Facilitate Consistency Reviews and Talent & Org Review meetings.
Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings.
Drive the succession planning for the site/region.
Facilitate employment equity target setting and monitor profile.
HR Administration:
Manage onboarding, terminations, and exit interviews.
Ensure data integrity in HR systems.
Audit compliance issues and run HR reports to provide insights to the leadership team