HR Practitioner (Sunshine Bakery) -Fixed Term Contract

RCL Foods

  • Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Closing Date 2025/09/12
Reference Number RCL250902-5
Company RCL Foods
Job Title HR Practitioner (Sunshine Bakery) -Fixed Term Contract
Functions Human Resources
Job Type Classification Temporary
Location - Town / City Pietermaritzburg
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country South Africa
Job DescriptionAt RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a HR Practitioner (Fixed Term Contract) within our BBR operating unit in Durban.The purpose of the role is to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures.
Minimum Requirements
  • National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management
  • Valid Code EB drivers’ licence
  • Own vehicle for site visits
  • Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a HR generalist.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesEmployee Relations
  • Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
  • Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary cases.
  • Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process grievances.
  • Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
  • Participate in consultations with organised labour.
  • Coach Line Managers on effective delivery of Disciplinary hearings
  • Manage and coordinate employee wellness including coordination of clinics and capacity in meetings
  • Represent the organisation at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration) and Bargaining Council.
  • Chair the monthly meetings with Shop Stewards.
Resourcing
  • Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
  • Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
  • Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the eRecruitment and tracked.
  • Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers and selection test and make recommendations to Line for all C Band and lower positions.
  • Supervise the orientation of new employees.
  • Manage employee evaluations and terminations.
  • Ensure that the site job profiles are relevant and up to date and where job evaluation is required necessary arrangements are made with Line Manager and HRBP
Talent Management
  • Coach Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.
  • Facilitate Consistency Reviews and Talent & Org Review meetings.
  • Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings.
  • Drive the succession planning for the site/ region.
  • Facilitate employment equity target setting and monitor profile.
Health and Safety Compliance
  • Manage the IOD/minor injury treatment process and reporting.
  • Assist Risk Officer in monitoring IOD cases.
  • Maintain employee records, analyze HR metrics and report on HR trends to support business decision making
  • Develop and implement employee compensation packages, manage payroll and ensure compliance with Reward Manual
  • Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs to enhance skills and career growth
  • Enforce HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and support strategic objectives
Organisational Design
  • Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.
  • Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.
  • Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives
Training Development
  • Compile training matrix from Appraisal doc.
  • Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.
  • Drive Development Plans for all employees in C Band positions.
Employment Equity
  • Drawing quarterly reports and discuss at EE meeting also using the same reports of appointments
  • Drive staff profile as per agreed KPI for the site by effectively engaging and advising Line Managers.
HR Administration
  • Manage new employee on-boarding process.
  • Manage terminations and exit interviews.
  • Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
  • Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
  • Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
  • Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
  • Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
  • Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age.
  • Audit and draft compliant issues related to Ecowise and Capacity (5 files to be audited per month).
  • Quarterly checks on allowances (e.g.: cold allowance) and compare with actual employees working in department.
  • Run and analyse HR reports and discuss with business (to update monthly dashboard.

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