HR Consultant at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• The HR Consultant will be responsible for supporting the implementation and delivery of HR initiatives aligning to business objectives and needs. The HR Consultant will partner with the HR Business Partners, business leaders and relevant stakeholders in prioritizing recruitment and supporting the end-to-end process of recruitment and selection, onboarding, and the talent management lifecycle in alignment to the overall HR and business strategy.
• The HR Consultant should have a good understanding of HR best practices supporting the HR discipline, good communication, interpersonal, organisational skills and have a strong client focus.  

What will make you successful in this role?

The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Senior HR Business Partner: 

• Coordinate and assist in the management of the end-to-end recruitment, selection and onboarding process in alignment with recruitment practices.
• Manage and schedule recruitment interviews, assessments, and related engagements.
• Support the prospective candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process on myWorkSpace.
• Support the successful candidates and hiring managers throughout the onboarding process on myWorkSpace.
• Administer MIE fingerprinting for the relevant recruitment checks.
• Manage recruitment and payroll queries on all platforms (candidates and stakeholders involved in the  recruitment process).
• Coordinate orientation programmes for new employees, engage line managers, the extended HR team and relevant stakeholders for effective and efficient onboarding.
• Conduct recruitment, selection and onboarding administrative support in support of the EE transformation plan.
• Regular feedback to all stakeholders throughout the recruitment, selection and onboarding processes.•    Support the maintaining and updating of the vacancy database and vacancy management information as required.

Develop and Retain Talent: 

• Assist and support employees with general queries relating to HR policies and practices including medical aid, retirement fund annual review process, employee assistance programmes, applause, payroll and benefit queries etc. via the various communication medium.
• Assist and support line managers with cost centre reports and general queries relating to HR policies and people practices.

Connecting Culture to Business Initiatives: 

• Support and assist with the administration of HR and Culture projects.
• Provide input to testing and implementation of HR modules changes (myWorkSpace) as it relates to employee information, recruitment and selection, on- and offboarding.
• Support employee wellness programmes and initiatives (internal and group wide) 
• Review relevant HR invoices, capture onto SWiFT and manage online processes until paid successfully. Ensure  vendor information/documentation is received timeously and meet the applicable requirements.
• Ensure that all customer engagement and communications are considered from a TCF perspective.

Qualifications and experience 

• Relevant diploma/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources
• A minimum of 3 year’s relevant HR experience in a similar role  
• Experience within the Financial Services Industry would be advantageous 
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices

Knowledge and Skills

• HR Process and Practice implementation
• HR Support
• HR administrative support
• Data analytics and MIS reporting

Personal Attributes

• Decision quality - Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
• Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
• Ensures accountability - Contributing independently

Core Competencies

• Being resilient - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently

Closing Date: 23 February 2023