HR Business Partner - Anglophone

Job Title: Human Resource Business Partner Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Category: HR Experience Level: Experienced Professional Job Type: Full-time Who are we and what we stand for? When you work for Schneider Electric you work for a company that is passionate about its people. Our people vision says, Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. We are proud to promote purpose, diversity, inclusion, learning and work-life integration – we’re a great place to work and we are continually striving to be the best place to work! Scope: To provide a comprehensive Human Resources service to the organisation, whilst maintaining confidentiality and serving as an internal communication link between the organisation and the workforce. Responsibilities: Human Resources Administration/Communication To update and maintain all Human Resources databases and records, including electronic and hardcopy records. To prepare all documentation required for salary adjustments, transfers etc. To collate all necessary information for Human Resources reports. To implement and maintain formal and informal communication mechanisms to encourage open channels of communication with staff and to handle staff queries. Recruitment To drive the recruitment process from start to finish, including placing recruitment advertisements to attract suitable candidates for vacancies, analysing CV’s of job applicants, interviewing candidates, providing feedback to unsuccessful candidates, doing reference checks and coordinating offers and contracts of employment. To manage and advise on the legal and industrial relations implications of employment contracts. To explore and apply cost effective and alternative methods of recruitment such as career junction/University notice boards and referrals. To manage and control 3rd party placements and monitor permanent employment requirements. To maintain an accurate recruitment database, while organising all placement fees with consultants and maintaining contact with external consultants. To drive the recruitment and selection of graduates and bursary applicants and to make all the necessary arrangements during the process. To actively promote the principles of employment equity whilst applying affirmative action measures in recruitment and selection procedures. Performance Management To assist with the education of employees on the use and application of the organisation’s performance management system. To assist with the maintenance of the performance appraisal system and to encourage the timely completion of Performance Appraisals. To assist in ensuring that the performance management system is applied fairly and correctly. Training and Development To assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of an Induction programme to ensure that all employees remain abreast of the organisation’s internal structures, management, objectives, policies and procedures. To assist with training and development arrangements as and when required. Compensation and Benefits To assist in ensuring that the organisation’s compensation and benefits policies, including short term incentive plans (STIP) are implemented. To assist with the implementation and improvement of compensation, benefits and administration systems Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) and Employee Wellbeing To promote safe working practices within the organisation. To remain up to date on staff welfare issues and provide support as and when necessary. Other Human Resources Responsibilities/Projects To assist with Human Resources projects as and when required. To assist in driving the organisation’s principles of responsibility. To assist in driving the One Voice Campaign and provide feedback on the results. To assist with the Human Resources business review as and when required. To assist with the development of Human Resources policies & procedures as and when required. General To ensure that all standard operating procedures are adhered to. To ensure professional standards are maintained in all business situations. Management System To keep up to date with developments with respect to the management system, as well as apply the policies and procedures relevant to the position. To communicate improvement possibilities with respect to the management system to the relevant process owner or directly to quality & customer satisfaction and participate in improvement initiatives. Qualifications Required Relevant Human Resources Qualification at NQF Level 5 Minimum of 3-5 years relevant Human Resources experience. Benefits Schneider Electric believes in rewarding and recognizing employees who contribute to the success of the Company. Our rewards programs are designed for employees who are aligned to our strategy, engaged and successfully contributing to the organizational goals. These philosophies, as well as our desire to care for you and your family, form the basis of our Total Rewards offer. We offer a wide-ranging reward package that goes far beyond your monthly salary including a generous holiday entitlement, defined contribution pension scheme and a range of supplementary benefits that are market competitive.
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LI-WJ1 Schedule: Full-time Req: 007F88