Human Resources Services and Rewards Specialist

Job description

My client in Umhlanga is currently advertising for a suitably qualified person for the position of a HR Services & Rewards Specialist within the Human Resources department. The position reports to the Human Resources Head.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for delivery of best practice HR Services to optimise business performance, improve productivity, efficiencies, and processes in the business, oversee HR Services & Reward functional excellence, being the custodian of optimised HR processes, updated policies, best practice standards and integrated systems usage / compliance. Implement an aligned reward, compensation and employee benefits strategy and plan, provide accurate reports and analytics for effective decision making and provide effective governance & oversight.

Key performance areas

• Ensure compliance to statutory, regulatory or policy requirements
• Lead initiatives & oversee the HR administration function to drive operational HR administration excellence
• Oversee the efficiency and accuracy of reward and benefits administration, including active participation in benefits committees
• Provide effective governance & oversight to ensure HR Services & Reward related risk is managed or mitigated including the understanding of HR Controls framework & ongoing site audits
• Build HR Services and Reward management capability for HR and line management
• Provide updated, standardised employee contract templates (permanent, FTC’s, casuals, etc.)
• Develop capabilities in best use of HR system, data & analytics across all HR functions
• Ensure the availability and accessibility of relevant and accurate HR masterdata (incl. employee-related data, biometrics, leave, remuneration and reward, and organisational structure data)
• Delivers meaningful and consolidated HR reports with insights and recommendations to manage risk, improve productivity and reduce wasteful cost (routine & ad hoc)
• Manage the process of HC planning, budgeting, reporting (including availability of organograms)
• Partner with Group HR Services to conduct periodic remuneration and rewards survey & ensure market related reward
• Provide input into annual salary mandating process & successfully implement wage/salary increases- ensuring information is available to support bargaining unit wage negotiations.
• Manage and ensure compliance to applicable pay and leave laws, regulations and union agreements and define clear pay rules (barg & non-barg) & system alignment for effective T&A management across the company sites.
• Manage work permits for foreign employees and service providers / consultants
• Maintain and update all HR policies and procedures, ensuring the acknowledgement process is in place post communication and there is management enforcement and adherence of these policies and procedures
• Promote and adhere to company procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Minimum specifications / requirement areas
• Degree (HR, Business)
• 5-7 years relevant experience, Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level
• Fluent in MS office with intermediate or advanced level Excel
• Use of time and attendance system (KRONOS) will be advantageous.
• Use of SAP (Success Factors) will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of bargaining council, provident/pension fund procedures and participation in benefits committees.

Key Culture Attributes: Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality & teamwork; effectively leads and communicates because our people matter

Salary: Market related + benefits