General Manager - Human Resources (Brits Manufacturing Plant). at Bosch Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

• A custodian for the Human Resources development, alignment, HR policies, and implementation of strategies to create a conducive business environment for the Brits Plant.
• Provide Human Resources organisational leadership to ensure compliance with the country’s Labour Legislations.
• Lead the development and/or maintenance in communicating and implementing HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency in the application thereof.
• To facilitate the development of processes that promote sound working relationship between all internal stakeholders (employees, Management, shop stewards and Union Officials’) at the Brits Plant.
• Responsible for the management of Human Resources department budget.
• Ensure training and development of the HR team in line with identified training needs.
• Responsible for the implementation of Transformation initiatives for the Brits plant-BBBEE, Employment Equity, Succession Plan etc.
• Actively play a leading management role to negotiate and reach agreements with the shop stewards and Union Officials on various issues impacting the business as and when necessary.
• Manage all Labour Relations matters at the Brits plant and ensure record keeping of all necessary documentation, which include but not limited to Recognition Agreement, Dispute resolution and Disciplinary processes.
• Always provide support when required, to the Training & Development Manager to ensure that training interventions for Brits plant are conducted in collaboration with Management.
• Participate and support Training and Development initiatives in line with various Labour Legislations.
• Ensure that the Apprentice Technical Training Centre managed by external company adheres to the Memorandum of Agreement with Bosch through constant liaison and resolve any resulting issues.
• Manage and ensure the delivery of the company’s Disease Management Programme, including regular review and reporting on the progress, appointment of service provider, legal compliance etc.
• Manage and ensure relevant policies and programmes, such HIV/AIDS, Awareness campaigns are implemented, monitored and reported to management.
• Manage Brits Plant Corporate Social Responsibility activities in consultation with Management.
• In conjunction with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer, ensure that regular meetings are held, safety representatives, first -aiders and fire fighters are elected and trained as per legislation.
• Ensure that HSE Officer responsible for SHE gives training records and certificates to the Training department for record keeping and reporting.
• Manage Wellness initiatives and ensure that the Company Clinic, Psychologist  and the Canteen services are well run and always resolve any resulting issues.
• Manage Recruitment support service, ensure recruitment process is followed as per policy, Central Directives and Labour Legislations.
• Manage and supervise surbodinates to effectively perform their tasks to deliver required services to the employees and managers of the Brits plant.
• Responsible to develop the HR Cost Center budget and ensure costs are managed accordingly.
• Accountable for the audit results being conducted from time to time and resolution of any resulting issues.
• Always provide HR guidance to management as a Key member of the Brits Senior management team.
• Interact and brief the Legal Counsel as and when legal issues arise and actively participate in the resolution of such matters.
• Participate in the monthly management meetings as scheduled and report on HR related issues.
• Participate in the Brits Industrial Association monthly meetings representing Bosch company.
• Perform any other related  tasks as directed by the Line Manager.

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources.

Experience

• 5-8 years’ experience in HR environment at senior management level, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle cases at CCMA / Dispute Resolution centre.
• Ability to analyse and decipher complex information.
• Presentation skills at senior management level.
• Proven track record of at least 5 years managing in a unionised environment.
• Experience in managing at strategic level is essential.
• Decision making on complex HR matters.
• Ability and experience to draft negotiated agreements between union and the Company.

Required Personal Characteristics and Skills

• Proven track record to display emotional intelligence.
• Be flexible and display ability to work well under pressure.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Enthusiastic.
• Good and effective communication at all levels.
• Self starter.