HR Generalist - Century City

Description NACOSA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the HR Generalist position to manage the entire employee lifecycle, supporting the HR team, across all HR service categories including NACOSA data maintenance, scorecards, reporting.  The role will also work closely with the Head of HR and will be responsible for driving the HR Strategy and Transformation within the organization. The duties and responsibilities of the HR Specialist will include, but not limited to:

• Support the Head of HR to roll out HR initiatives, strategy and drive the transformation plan.
• Contribute and provide input into the HR strategy aligned to the NACOSA Strategic Plan.
• Partner in NACOSA culture building, support and coordinate employee engagement and social activities to promote and nurture a positive and open working environment.
• Responsible for and key admin user in maintaining the HRMS through ensuring all required information and employee data is accurately maintained and updated promptly on HRMS and employee personnel files.
• Develop reports, dashboards and metrics from HR data sources periodically.
• Responsible for the employee life cycle through supporting the HR operations such as employee onboarding, employment changes and off-boarding.
• Support the implementation and advising line mangers of fair industrial relations processes, including contracting practices, disciplinary action, etc.
• Responsible to ensure an accurate and on-time in-house payroll. Ensuring that all regulatory filings to local government authorities, corporate employee programs, insurance and medical benefits are administered accurately. Support in administering compensation and benefit surveys and updates with staff.
• Review monthly payroll reports and reconciliations with the Finance department.
• Support, ensuring and developing HR Policies, Procedures and Practices are complying and aligned with the business and local statutory requirements.

• Degree/diploma in Human Resource Management or related field although experience and prior learning will also be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years’ prior demonstrated HR experience.
• 2 years of experience in labor relations and compliance.
• Experience managing compensation and benefits program. 
• Sage 300 Payroll system experience.
• Change management experience advantages.
• Intermediate computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook and HRIS (SAGE 300) systems.
• NGO working experience will be advantageous.
• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle advantageous

• Highly organized and structured approach to tasks.
• Good time management skills and ability to deliver according to deadline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilient and adaptable to change.
• Demonstrate team leadership, is creative and taking initiative.
• Passionate about social health and welfare issues and making a difference in communities.
• Travelling from time to time is a requirement of this position.
• A good understanding of the communities within the Western Cape and willingness to work within communities from time to time