Human Resources Manager at Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources Management or social science degree and a postgraduate qualification in HR or Business Administration
• At least 8 years of HR Generalist experience, including 5 years at a management level with people management experience. Experience in the public sector will be an added advantage.
• Relevant HR Legislation (EEA, BCEA, LRA, PFMA, White Paper on Transformation, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience of HR information management systems, data analytics, especially Sage 300.
• Experience in Records Management, Talent Management and Rewards policies development and implementation will be an added advantage
• Experience in financial services or retirement funds sector will be an added advantage
• Experience with making submissions and presenting HR reports to external governance/board committees will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

Candidates who do not meet the aforementioned requirements will not be considered and, therefore, need not apply.

Minimum Requirements and Key Competencies:

• Strategic and Operational HR Management
• Proven people management skills
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Approachable professional with good presentation skills
• Good planning, organising and delegation skills.
• Project management capability
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good analytical and report-writing skills.
• Trusted coach and advisor with ability to manage and sustain confidentiality
• Self-starter who can quickly adapt, with strong resilience

Responsibilities:

• Development of strategic and operational HR plans and solutions to the business as it relates to talent management matters.
• Develop and ensure implementation of HR strategies aligned with the OPFA’s organisational mandate.
• Support the business in succession planning, retention, and staff development by liaising with line management to identify potential successors for critical positions and to Facilitate the roll-out of sustainable organisational improvement initiatives, particularly focusing the areas of organisational culture, climate, morale, and continuous performance improvement.
• Manage the end-to-end Recruitment and onboarding processes and ensure that talent acquisition strategies and policies are aligned to OPFA’s resourcing needs.
• Ensure effective evaluation of OPFA positions to enable successful acquisition and retention of the right talent.
• Ensure the development and implementation of PDPs to promote succession and talent retention for the organisation.
• Manage and organize all staff training requirements and the delivery thereof.
• Develop and ensure delivery of the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Reports.
• Drive performance outcomes and compliance.
• Manage the organisational performance management processes and procedures.
• Coach line managers and employees on performance management policies and practices.
• Effective implementation of HR projects.
• Ensure optimal and effective organisational structure is implemented to support OPFA’s resourcing requirements.
• Facilitate organisational transformation and change management initiatives.
• Manage internal employee communication.
• Monitor the engagement of employees on changes taking place within the organisation.
• Manage the OPFA’s Employee Health and Wellness Program (EHWP).
• Be an active member and contributor to applicable governance forums including, but not limited to Management Committee, Social and Ethics, and Remuneration Committee.
• Lead organisational transformation initiatives through leadership of the Employment Equity and Skills Development committees.
• Develop and ensure compliance to the Employment Equity strategies and plans.
• Establish and maintain an integrated internal control system and ensure compliance to policies.
• Monitor and review the Human Resources risk plan.
• Review, interpret and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance to all Human Resources related legislation.
• Ensure effective HR records management and manage all Human Resources related audit requirements.
• Facilitate the management and promotion of fair and sound Labour Relations.
• Proactively manage employee relations matters before they escalate into grievances.
• Manage and maintain employee relations information and documentation.
• Support the development, implementation, and communication of the remuneration and reward strategies and policies.
• Support the development, implementation, and communication of the employee recognition strategies and policies.
• Initiate the performance-based remuneration review processes and ensure compliance with policies.
• Liaise with benefit service providers in the development and renewal of schemes and MOUs to reduce risk to the business.
• Provide required information and updates on all employee benefits available to OPFA staff.
• Support the Executive Head of Corporate Services with HR-related matters.