Company Background:

Major industrial manufacturing/engineering company.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Human Resources Executive will be responsible for the provision of a full generalist Human Resources service to the business which employs in the region in excess of 1 000 people.

Key areas of activity:  

• Providing high level operational HR support to line management and being accountable for ensuring the individual, team and organisational capabilities in respect of resource acquisition, retention, planning and development
• Responsibility for the communication and implementation of company policies and programs covering manpower planning/recruitment; compensation, pension and benefit administration; organisational development; recruitment;  administration; performance management; and shared services, which are in support of strategic business objectives
• Managing employee relations, training and employment equity issues

Key Attributes Required:

• Human Resources professional with at least five years generalist HR experience in a senior role in an industrial environment
• Knowledge of the South African legislative framework and employment practices is essential
• Responsive to rapidly changing business requirements and able to work under pressure to create practical solutions
• Self motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be an effective team member, building and developing relationships at any level