Junior: Human Resources Business Partner

Junior: Human Resources Business Partner

Who are we? At MiWay, our purpose is to enable people to live their way. We understand that life is not just about "things" but the meaning that those things bring to your life. We believe that technology and innovation have infinite possibilities when it's inspired by humans by you. Therefore, we focus on our clients' needs; finding new ways to simplify their lives and how they do things. We give them products, services, and solutions that enable them to live and enjoy life on their own terms – in their own way. Agile values and principles are strongly embedded in our culture, and they are at the core of how we make decisions and how we approach adding value within the company. The Junior Human Resource Business Partner will be located in our Umhlanga, Kwazulu Natal office and will provide support to assigned business units and be instrumental in facilitating and implementing agreed deliverables. These business deliverables will be aligned to Human Resources’ Strategy and Business Strategy, collaborating to develop and implement best practice HR programs, policies, and systems that support the organisation’s leaders and managers in managing their units and meeting their strategic priorities. Key to the success of the Junior HRBP is the ability to develop a strategic partnership in their ‘day to day’ work within assigned portfolios. This comes from understanding the department or business key strategic challenges and providing HR intervention to help the leaders achieve their goals and create positive and productive workplaces.

What will make you successful in this role?

The Jnr HRBP will partner with assigned business area, supported by the Group HR Shared Service Centre and Group Centre of Expertise (COE), attending to:

Recruitment & Induction

• Assists management with the development of Job Profiles and Specifications
• Advertising of vacancies
• Short listing of CV’s and conduct interviews in partnership with the relevant hiring manager
• Timeous induction and onboarding of new recruits

Administration and Reporting

• Completes all letters, contracts, benefits documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Provides regular and thorough HR reports to assigned business areas and HR leadership team
• Payroll administration

Talent Management

• Ensure all employees have a Personal Development Plan in place
• Assist with the Talent review process in the Business Units and outcomes from this process

Business Partnership

• Develop a good understanding of the business in order to partner at the right level and influence HR related decisions
• Provide advice and guidance on HR matters to managers and employees across the business area on HR related matters and escalate where necessary
• Drive actions with the support of the relevant CoE and MiWay HR Leadership
• Refer employees to the Employee Assistance Program, when required
• Drive Employee wellness initiatives

Performance management

• Assist Business Unit managers in the performance management process (contracting, appraisals, performance improvement plans etc)
• Continuous education regarding the performance management process

Culture and Engagement

• Assist with change management interventions in the Business Unit
• Responsible for the execution of the culture and engagement survey in respect of participation, feedback to business, action planning
• Partner with business regarding Organisational Design and Development

Learning and Development

• Assist Business Unit managers and Learning & Development (L&D) Department with discussions regarding work related and post graduate study aid (candidate approval) as well as the placement of learners and graduates
• Assist with L&D programmes and putting interventions in place in consultations with L&D to address those needs that cannot be addressed through generic programmes

Employee Relations

• Provide sound advice to ensure the organisation complies to best practice and legislative issues
• Provide support to line managers in dealing with disciplinary, incapacity and grievance matters
• Act as the primary point of contact for managers and employees for policy and procedure.
• Deal with all appeals from disciplinary proceedings in line with the disciplinary code
• Pro-actively addressing training needs in consultation with relevant COE and MiWay HR Leadership

Remuneration

• Facilitate remuneration processes in Business Units including creating awareness of employee wellness offerings, job evaluation etc.

Qualification

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management / Industrial Psychology / relevant behavioural science. Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous

Experience

• 3 years+ HR Generalist experience including responsibilities in IR, performance management and stakeholder engagement
• Previous Short-Term Insurance experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledgeable about HR practices: recruitment, talent development, performance management, legislation, labour relations, leadership and organisational development, change management and remuneration.
• A strong understanding of HR legislation and requirements, and the ability to apply the relevant legislation in the work environment. Specifically, knowledge of employment practices & compliance (Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills development Act).
• Good knowledge and understanding of HR Best practices, policies and procedures.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Business acumen
• Ability to build and maintain good internal and external relationships
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to analyse and interpret statistical data/HR analytics
• Ability to conduct self in a professional manner at all times
• Ability to work with individuals and team
• High degree of self-management, displaying an organised and measured approach to the workload and the clients – strong planning and organising skills
• Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively and inclusively with others to meet shared objectives
• Client focus – building strong client relationships and delivering client centric solutions
• Drives results – consistently seizing opportunities and achieving results even under tough circumstances
• Flexibility and adaptability – rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful
• Courage
• Manage complexity
• Ensures Accountability
• Plans and aligns
• Interpersonal savvy

Core Competencies

• Being resilient - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently

Our commitment to transformation

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society. #J-18808-Ljbffr