HR Practitioner (Sunbake) at RCL Foods

At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future.  As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a HR Practitioner within our BBR operating unit in Pietermaritzburg. 

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. 

Employee Relations

• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.

• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary cases.

• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process grievances.

• Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.

• Participate in consultations with organised labour.

• Coach Line Managers on effective delivery of Disciplinary hearings

• Manage and coordinate employee wellness including coordination of clinics and capacity in meetings

• Represent the organisation at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration) and Bargaining Council.

• Chair the monthly meetings with Shop Stewards.

Resourcing

• Process permissions to recruit (workflow).

• Process the offers of employment/negotiation.

• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the eRecruitment and tracked.

• Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers and selection test and make recommendations to Line for all C Band and lower positions.

• Supervise the orientation of new employees.

• Manage employee evaluations and terminations.

• Ensure that the site job profiles are relevant and up to date and where job evaluation is required necessary arrangements are made with Line Manager and HRBP

Talent Management

•    Coach Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.

•    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.

Health and Safety Compliance

•    Manage the IOD/minor injury treatment process and reporting.

•    Assist Risk Officer in monitoring IOD cases. 

•    Maintain employee records, analyze HR metrics and report on HR trends to support business decision making

•    Develop and implement employee compensation packages, manage payroll and ensure compliance with Reward Manual

•    Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs to enhance skills and career growth

•    Enforce HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and support strategic objectives

Organisational Design

• Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.

• Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.

• Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives

Training Development

• Compile training matrix from Appraisal doc.

• Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.

• Drive Development Plans for all employees in C Band positions.

Employment Equity

• Drawing quarterly reports and discuss at EE meeting also using the same reports of appointments

• Drive staff profile as per agreed KPI for the site by effectively engaging and advising Line Managers.

HR Administration

• Manage new employee on-boarding process.

• Manage terminations and exit interviews.

• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.

• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.

• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.

• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.

• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.

• Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age.

• Audit and draft compliant issues related to Ecowise and Capacity (5 files to be audited per month).

• Quarterly checks on allowances (e.g.: cold allowance) and compare with actual employees working in department.

• Run and analyse HR reports and discuss with business (to update monthly dashboard.

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