Human Capital Officer

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity exists for an HC Officer to join the HC Department. The HR Officer needs to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of people processes, policies and procedures aligned with labour legislation, best practices and the business’s strategic goals of the business. This position is based in Centurion.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Talent Management – This includes recruitment, selection, providing advice on best practice, appointments, induction and probation of new employees.
•Ensure that recruitment activities are done according to company’s EE targets and obtain special approval before making employment offers when recruitment are not aligned to EE targets.

Advise the Company on the quality assurance requirement set by the Seta.
•Act as a contact person between the Company and the Seta.
•Responsible for all aspects relating to Learnerships and Internships
•Communicate Seta initiatives, grants and benefits to all relevant stakeholders.
•Training and development – Conduct a training needs analysis for the departments and assist the HRBP with all training requirements
•Coordinate training and ensure that training administration (AOD’s, invoices, payments) is done for training events.
•Performance management – Coordinate and assist line managers with performance contracts and performance appraisal online.
•Assist HRBP with poor performance aspects, implement poor performance counselling and follow-up discussions as required, and ensure proper recordkeeping.
•Industrial relations – Provide support to line managers in dealing with grievances, disciplinary matters, incapacity or other IR related matters.
•Handle appeals from disciplinary code and ensure proper recordkeeping at all times.
•Remuneration – Ensure that payroll is notified of these changes.
•Payroll – Ensure accurate and timely payroll. Provide reports to management as required.
•Assist auditors with payroll audit.
•HR Administration – Monitor and control record keeping of files and systems, monitor overall compliance and confidentiality, ensure quality assurance on staff information and systems.
•Reporting: Compile and submit monthly reports as required as well as Key HCM Metrics.
•Always ensure proper recordkeeping.
•Monthly reports, attend committee meetings and HR activities (as assigned)
•Stand in for other HC Officer and or HCBP when on leave.
•Adhere to any other valid and HR related instructions or requests received from HOD: HR or the relevant department line manager.
•Employee Benefits: administering of employee medical aid and provident fund.
•Request access cards from the landlord.
•Skills Development Reporting.
•Monitor and manage learnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification
Minimum Requirements:
•Matric
•Post Matric qualification (Degree) in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology
Work Experience
Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum 3 -5 years’ experience in a similar HR role(s)
• Experience in the financial industry would be beneficial
• Understanding of Human Resources Information Systems is essential and MS Suite.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Minimum Requirements:
•Knowledge about HR Practices, Recruitment, Skills Development, Performance Management, HR legislation, Labour Relations and Remuneration.
•A good understanding of HR legislation, requirements and the ability to apply the legislation in the workplace. This legislation refers to the BCEA, LRA, EEA and SDA.
•Ability to gain good knowledge and understanding of the Company’s policies and its application in a short space of time. Also understanding procedures to handle queries outside these policies.
•Computer Literacy – Excel intermediate (Formulae, Pivot tables etc)

ATTRIBUTES
Attributes required for the position include but are not limited to:
•Strong written and verbal communication skills (English)
•Building and maintaining relationships with all internal (managers, employees) and external stakeholders
•Appreciation of business requirements and concepts
•Strong interpersonal skills (all levels)
•Conflict handling and/or resolving skills
•Must be able to analyse and solve problems
•Must be able to form judgements and make decisions aligned with the policies of the company
•Excellent decision making & organising skills
•Stress tolerance and resilience
•Adaptability – flexible with changing situations at work
•Must be able to work independently and in a team
•Behavioural characteristics: ethics, listening, trustworthiness, make things happen, energetic, proactive and positive thinking
•Interaction skills: facilitation; mentoring; leadership and influencing; negotiation;
•Teamwork; build relationships; credible consulting skills

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Brolink is a leading provider of insurance administration services, providing a comprehensive range of insurance products from South Africa’s top insurers. Our portfolio includes personal insurance, commercial insurance as well as niche products such as agriculture, transport, engineering, and aviation.

As a short-term insurance administrator, Brolink provides a dedicated service to professional brokers in delivering on their clients’ business or professional insurance needs.
Applicants must have the following:
•Clear ITC
•Clear criminal record
•Excellent previous employment references.
Our values are Excellence, Integrity, Fairness and Innovation.
Our Vision is to be the leading digital technology and integration platform for short-term insurance.
Qualified applicants are invited to apply by sending a CV to: HumanCapital@brolink.co.za before 18 September 2024.
Please note that this appointment will be made according to the company’s Employment Equity targets and strategy. Provided you are not contacted within 2 weeks of job application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.