HR Manager (FMCG or Food Manufacturing)

Purpose of the role the primary responsibility of the HR Manager is to provide HR support and advice to the relevant stakeholders (employees & management) in accordance with the applicable business objectives, specifications, procedures, policies and statutory requirements or standards.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• HR or related Degree


• 5-10 years of HR generalist experience


• 3+ years of generalist HR management experience will be advantageous


• Experience with CCMA representation (Conciliation and Arbitration)


• Knowledge and application of labour legislation, particularly the BCEA, LRA and SDA


• Experience working within an FMCG or a Food Manufacturing business is required


• Excellent understanding and implementation of best practice policies, processes and procedures


• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Key Job Functions:

• Assist and support the management team with all HR related and employee related requirements.


• Assist with the development and execution of an HR strategy.


• Establish the HR needs on site and implement appropriate actions and plans.


• Providing quality HR advice and support to the business.


• Lead, manage and develop a high-performing HR team reflective of the Company’s values.


• Management and coordination of training and development initiatives including implementation of learnerships, internships and skills programmes.


• Driving and execution of the recruitment and selection process from end to end including the facilitation of on-boarding processes.


• Driving and execution of the Talent Management and Succession processes. of job profiles and active performance appraisal support to Managers.


• Handling of all disciplinary and employee relations matters confidentially and in line with labour law requirements.


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the shop stewards and unions. Set up and drive monthly, quarterly and annual meetings as required.


• Organise, attend and participate in wage and other substantive negotiations. Protect the business as much as possible from any risk of industrial action.


• Effective representation of the Company at the CCMA including the management of all Conciliation and Arbitration referrals.


• Manage Employment Equity Compliance in company including the facilitation of employment equity committee and skills development meetings in accordance with the employment equity plan and legislative requirements.


• Manage SETA reporting and funding processes and requirements.


• Creation, implementation and maintaining of HR management systems, policies and pro- cesses.


• Ensure compliance to all labour related legislation.


• Assist with the development and management of the HR Budget.


• Consolidated legislative and internal HR reporting (including but not limited to equity, BBBEE, WRSETA, STATS SA, company reporting). Analyse report outcomes and provide recommendations accordingly.


• Continuously drive and develop the People Strategy in accordance with the Company’s strategic objectives.


• Build a positive, motivated and development orientated Company culture representative of the Company’s values.

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