People Business Partner (Supply Chain and Logistics) - Inland & KZN

Takealot

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented People Business Partner (Supply Chain & Logistics) - Inland & KZN to join our team.We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hardworking people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.Your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Partnering with Executive and Leadership Team
Aligning People Strategy to Business Strategy and secure implementation of HR Strategy and policies in the business
Advise, coach and support line managers and staff on the full range of HR functions and services, including: Employee relations, Performance management, Recruitment and selection, Job evaluation, Remuneration and benefits, Induction, Learning and development, Employee wellness and Organisational design
Being a change agent, managing transformation and change to create a competitive and sustainable business
Undertake specific projects, in consultation with management, to facilitate HR activities and enhance customer service
Leveraging and co-ordinating services from the rest of the HR Centers of Excellence to deliver fit-for-purpose people solutions
Informing and influencing management decisions through data tracking, analytics, benchmarking and insightful reporting
Managing and mitigating all people risks and ensuring compliance to company policies and relevant regulations
Driving diversity, equity and fostering a culture of Inclusion in Supply Chain and Logistics and the rest of the Takealot Group
Pro-actively assist Line Management with implementation of HR services and interventions within the business i.e. recruitment, performance management, payroll and benefit administration, induction, change management, HR projects, etc.
Support line management in forecasting and planning for people requirements
Facilitate and promote employee engagement and feedback
Provide expert advice and coaching to employees where appropriate
Accountable for all Employee Relations within the division including representation at CCMA, ensuring alignment to the Takealot Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Code and upskilling & supporting divisional leadership responsible for disciplinary and incapacity management.
Facilitate appointment approval processes
Provide management with essential and accurate HR Reporting (legislative, monthly, training, assessments, projects)
Ensure effective record keeping of all HR information
Recruitment and retention of top talent for the Supply Chain and Logistics Environment
Assess training needs and create and implement a Learning and Development plan
Facilitate the development of training plans, execution of training and where required, facilitate training
Manage and coordinate deliverables of People Practitioner/s

Attributes required:

In depth understanding of the HR role in driving business performance
Experience in delivery in an HR advisory capacity preferably within the Retail/Supply Chain/Logistics environments
Ability to influence and interpret the needs of stakeholders, with a strong customer service orientation and people management skills
Critical and logical analysis: Creative thinker with ideas that will drive efficiency and improve business processes.
Up to date with current technology, trends and best practices in HR practices
Organization diagnostic skills & demonstrates systemic thinking
Attention to detail
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of confidentiality and ability to work with sensitive information
Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
Ability to work with all levels of staff and management including senior/executive
Ability to prioritize in time sensitive environment
Ability to act ethically and with integrity at all times
Proactive, assertive, accountable and takes initiative. A 'can do' attitude.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Good command of English language both written and oral communication
Good project management skills
Up to date with current tech, trends and best practices in HR practices
Ability to work independently and as part of a matrix team environment

Qualifications and Experience:

A degree in HR or related field. A minimum of a BCom: HRM or BCom Industrial Psychology or related field
Minimum of 5 years of working experience in a Human Resources generalist role
Minimum 2 years of working experience in a retail, etail/ecommerce/Internet/Information Technology environment/ Call centre environment with an advantage if you worked in Supply Chain / Logistics
Proven ability to lead a team
Proven experience in IR including representation at the CCMA
Sound knowledge of labour laws and policies that govern the defined duties
Excellent skills in MS Office, specifically Excel and Powerpoint and exposure to HR information systems
Proven experience in Learning and Development, Employee Engagement and Employee Wellness

The Environment:

takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer- centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e- commerce company in Africa.
We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
We are short on ego and high on output.
We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all.
We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:

is forthright but respectful
is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
is able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
is curious and challenge the status quo
is innovative and enjoys iteration
is collaborative
will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
thinks like an owner of the business.
is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.Apply for this Job

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First Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Location (City) *Resume/CV *Drop files hereAttach or enter manually(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)Cover LetterDrop files hereAttach or enter manually(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to reviewShould you not reside in the city (Johannesburg) the vacancy is based and would need to relocate for a job opportunity, it is understood that this relocation would be your financial responsibility. By applying for this position it is deemed that you understand and accept this. *This role requires travel between or Johannesburg Head Office, DC Operations and DC Centres across the Gauteng and KZN. Please note, by applying to this role, this is acknowledged and agreed to. *Race *Gender *Nationality *What is your current highest completed qualification? *Have you completed a Post-Matric Qualification? *Within which field of study have you completed your post-Matric qualification? *How many years experience do you have within a Generalist Human Resources role? *Only include amount of Generalist HR experienceWithin which of the following Industries do you have proven working experience? *Please choose all that are relevantRetailE-tailE-commerceInternetInformation Technology environmentCall Centre environmentSupply Chain / LogisticsNone of the AboveHow many years experience do you have in a management function? *What is the number of team members you have directly managed? *What proven experience do you have within IR? *What is your current proficiency level with Excel? *Answer will be testedWithin which of the following areas do you have proven working experience? *Choose all which are relevantLearning and DevelopmentEmployee EngagementEmployee WellnessNone of the AboveWithin which of the following do you have proven working experience? *Choose all which are relevantStrategic Partnering with Executive and Leadership TeamAligning People Strategy to Business Strategy and secure implementation of HR Strategy and policies in the businessAdvise, coach and support line managers and staff on the full range of HR functions and services, including: Employee relations, Performance management, Recruitment and selection, Job evaluation, Remuneration and benefits, Induction, Learning and development, Employee wellness and Organisational designBeing a change agent, managing transformation and change to create a competitive and sustainable businessUndertake specific projects, in consultation with management, to facilitate HR activities and enhance customer serviceLeveraging and co-ordinating services from the rest of the HR Centers of Excellence to deliver fit-for-purpose people solutionsInforming and influencing management decisions through data tracking, analytics, benchmarking and insightful reportingManaging and mitigating all people risks and ensuring compliance to company policies and relevant regulationsDriving diversity, equity and fostering a culture of Inclusion in Supply Chain and Logistics and the rest of the Takealot GroupPro-actively assist Line Management with implementation of HR services and interventions within the business i.e. recruitment, performance management, payroll and benefit administration, induction, change management, HR projects, etc.Support line management in forecasting and planning for people requirementsFacilitate and promote employee engagement and feedbackProvide expert advice and coaching to employees where appropriateAccountable for all Employee Relations within the division including representation at CCMA, ensuring alignment to the Takealot Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Code and upskilling & supporting divisional leadership responsible for disciplinary and incapacity management.Facilitate appointment approval processesProvide management with essential and accurate HR Reporting (legislative, monthly, training, assessments, projects)Ensure effective record keeping of all HR informationRecruitment and retention of top talent for the Supply Chain and Logistics EnvironmentAssess training needs and create and implement a Learning and Development planFacilitate the development of training plans, execution of training and where required, facilitate trainingManage and coordinate deliverables of People Practitioner/sNone of the AboveDo you currently have a Restraint of Trade which may affect the outcome of this application? *I consent to Takealot receiving my personal information for recruitment purposes and processing my personal information specifically for those purposes, in accordance with its internal privacy and retention policies. For more information, please refer to the Takealot Privacy Policy on the website. *

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