HR Consultant

To provide a full generalist HR functions to the relevant business unit(s), including recruitment, performance management, training and development, IR and general HR administration and reporting. The role may also require managing a People Coordinator.

• Identify recruitment need and what the business is looking for and create and load advertisement on recruitment portal 

• Screen CV’s and perform initial screening interview, including reference checks • Schedule further interviews(including line management) for shortlisted candidates • Schedule candidates for assessments (as required by role) 

• Advise successful candidates and regret unsuccessful candidates 

• Draw up Letters of Offer; once signed, ensure completion of full Engagement Pack • Liaise with line to co-ordinate induction and training 

• Ensure compliance in terms of internal B Band recruitment process 

Management of the Performance Management System 

• Co-ordinate and facilitate HR component of scorecard within agreed deadlines • Ensure business meets all scorecard deadlines and that the process is as fair and objective as possible 

• Create/review individual PDP’s to identify training and other development needs as per agreed schedules 

• Liaise with Training and Development specialists to follow-through on identified development needs 

Training and Development within the Business Unit(S) 

• Ensure new engagements are booked on the system for mandatory training and that relevant individuals are properly informed 

• Identify training needs within business unit (s) and/or respond to training request from manager • As required, liaise with L & D Co-ordinator to source training providers and courses for specific needs 

• As required, facilitate training courses 

• Ensure training plans are constantly updated 

• Follow-up in terms of training absenteeism 

• Co-ordinate and monitor successful implementation of learnerships, including following-up on training, observing mentor/learner meetings and assisting to resolve feedback from learners on their progress 

• Ensure all bursary applications are submitted within deadlines 

• Ensure all relevant details are communicated to Group & L&D functions respectively 

• Track progress of results 

• Communicate results to line managers 

• Inform line managers of possible risk areas 

Handling of all Poor Performance and IR-Related Matters 

• Continually advise line managers on appropriate disciplinary action to be taken and ensure business always complies with Smollan’s disciplinary code 

• Update disciplinary tracking system 

• Send telegrams to employees who have absconded 

• Ensure performance problems are addressed through performance counselling and/or 

corrective action 

• As required, educate and inform business on Smollan’s IR policies and procedures 

• Sign off on all IR matters and ensure appropriate outcome is given 

• Facilitate conciliations and represent business unit at CCMA 

• Organise chairperson and related logistics for all enquiries 

• Follow-up on CCMA cases 

Administration, Data Management and Reporting 

• Ensure accurate payroll documentation (scheduled and/or ad hoc) is sent through to Payroll within agreed deadlines and follow-up on queries and outstanding issues 

• Ensure employees above the medical aid threshold are on the Smollan medical aid 

• Ensure all benefits claims are processed and follow-up to ensure resolution 

• Ensure accurate data management and reporting 

• Ensure distribution of payslips to relevant managers 

• Follow-up on general administration issues 

• Ensure proper filing, document management and good house-keeping 

• Perform regular HR audits as required