HR OFFICER

About the Job

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, part of the ADvTECH Group, is seeking an HR Officer. This role provides an efficient and effective Human Resources generalist function to line management, enabling them to meet their people strategy objectives. Rosebank College is Africa’s leading private education provider and has grown to over 30,000 students nationwide.

Responsibilities

Advertise jobs (all vacancies for full / part time employees and contractors) internally and externally.
Liaise with recruitment agencies.
Negotiate recruitment rates with recruitment agencies.
Screen applicants – in line with Employment Equity (EE) targets and approved People Strategic initiatives targets.
Ensure adherence to recruitment policies and procedures as well as South African Labour legislation.
Set up interviews.
Conduct competency based Interviews.
Conduct credential checks.
Coordinate / administer psychometric assessments and job specific tests.
Ensure all applicants have had feedback; i.e. regret letters, not successful but keep on data base letters etc..
Prepare documentation for authorization in terms of approved Advtech Process.
Prepare Offer Letters.
Set up meeting with manager and applicant for Offer to be negotiated.
Upon receipt of the accepted Offer, prepare Contract and On-boarding pack.
Schedule Induction Session.
Schedule HR Induction session for first morning.
Coordinate and guide line managers on the performance management process.
Ensure adherence to performance management guidelines.
Assist line managers with drawing up individual development plans.
Assist line managers with drawing up succession plans.
Assist line managers with coaching initiatives.
Conduct career path planning sessions.
Conduct staff induction.
Conduct skills audits.
Draw up training plans within approved budget.
Coordinate training in line with training plans.
Assist and guide line managers with coaching and mentoring initiatives.
Coordinate learnerships, internships and skills programmes.
Calculate Return on Investment (ROI).
Facilitate team building interventions.
Liaise with Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA).
Ensure all staff, contractors, temps and casuals are paid within the agreed specified periods.
Assist line managers with payroll process within agreed to timelines.
Assist with the market research and other initiatives regarding market salaries.
Assist line managers with increase process to ensure fair and equitable annual increases.
Assist line managers with bonus process to ensure fair and equitable bonuses.
Ensure actual payroll expenses are within approved budget.
Generate, and analyse reports and proposals for rectification of problems.
Report all variances in terms of standard approved processes.
Assist managers with the management of leave and other benefits.
Prepare monthly Leave reports and highlight concerns, problems and deviations from approved processes and policies.
Advise and guide line managers on all staff relations issues.
Coordinate disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings.
Assist line managers with progressive discipline, i.e. absenteeism management and poor performance.

Requirements

Advanced Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent.
4 Years of Human Resources Officer – generalist experience.
Problem Solving.
Planning.
Communication.
Recruitment and Selection Process.
Relationship Management.
Professionalism.
Follow-through.
Efficiency.
Confidentiality.
Multi-tasking.