People Business Partner: PMB

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

You will support the People Manager in the execution of the business specific people agenda and deliver efficient and cost-effective People administrative support to employees and managers at the Mill in Pietermaritzburg. This includes administrative activities and service delivery along the whole People value chain (incl. talent acquisition and management, organisation, capabilities, employee relations and culture needs and priorities).

What You Will Do

Execution of People Strategy

• Responsible for the execution of programmes and activities initiated by the People Business Partners, e.g. talent acquisition campaigns, bargaining agreements, learning and development programmes
• Keep the People Manager informed about the status and success of programmes
• Provide operational support for ER/IR issues including grievances, disciplinary hearings and terminations
• Coordinate employee engagement activities such as surveys administration, gathering employee feedback, etc.
• Collaborate with the People Manager on recruitment activities such as scheduling interviews, assessments, etc.

Administrative Local Support

• Process all People Shared Services activities related to a site or group of sites as per the defined standard procedure
• Manage the administration of People operational activities in multiple People disciplines (recruitment, on-boarding, off-boarding, L&D and Employee Lifecycle.)
• Manage the on-boarding of new hires - document collection, checklists etc.
• Schedule and manages administrative activities related to L&D courses at site, e.g. enrolment of employees to courses
• Run customized People reports, dashboards and metrics to suit business requirements
• Provide regular communication and training to all stakeholders on process and system changes as well as on other relevant matters pertaining to PSSC
• Advise and socialise business/employees on all PSSC processes relating to site
• Monitor and address business adoption issues with People Manager
• Implement and track activities proposed by People Manager (issue resolution)

What You’ll Bring To The Table

Key attributes and competencies

• Planning and organisation skills – with an ability to prioritise and efficiently execute tasks
• Precision – with proven success in working accurately and with attention to detail
• Inspirational personality – with an ability to engage and influence people across all levels of the organisation
• Multi-tasking – with demonstrated success in handling multiple disciplines and operating independently at different site locations

Experience

• Business or HR related degree
• Professional HR certification / membership preferred
• 3-4 years post-qualification experience within HR handling operational activities
• Knowledge of HR policies and processes
• Experience in managing SLAs and HR issue resolution

What You Will Be Measured On

• Strategic initiatives execution and quality
• Business adoption of changes in people-related matters
• HR Information System data integrity
• SLA adherence

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.