Junior HR Manager

at  Trace

Location: Based in Observatory, Cape Town or Rosebank, Johannesburg
Region: Trace Southern Africa
Permanent position
Hybrid working arrangement
Trace is a Global Company, which has two subsidiaries in South Africa: (1) Trace TV Pty Ltd based in Johannesburg in charge of Trace TV business in Southern Africa (Trace Urban, Trace Africa, Trace Gospel and Trace Toca) and (2) Trace Studios Pty Ltd based in Cape Town, an award winning audio-visual production managing the content production side of the business. The position may require travel between Cape Town and Johannesburg to fulfil operational needs, depending on the base location of the role holder.
We’re in search of a qualified and resourceful Junior HR Manager to support our HR department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations with both administrative and operational responsibilities within all the function aspects within the HR ambit. The goal will be to provide excellent assistance and support to employees and managers to support and develop talent through developing policies and managing procedures.
Objectives of this role
Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations
Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports for ongoing company requirements
Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs
Suggest new procedures to continually improve efficiency of the HR department and Company to improve employee experience
Ensure legal compliance of South African labour relations regulations, Company policies and procedures.
Key performance areas
Recruitment, selection and placement
HR and payroll administration
Onboarding and offboarding
Performance management
Employee relations
Employee engagement
Development and training
Employee wellness
HR compliance
HRIS systems, data analysis and projects
Duties and responsibilities
Prepare paperwork, schedule, and facilitate smooth new hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience
Handle all administrative tasks for offboarding, and exit interviews, including entering data into HR information systems and auditing for accuracy and compliance
Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees in relation to absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, facilitating disciplinary hearings, organisational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
Administer payroll processing monthly of all employees with the outsource payroll company.
Execute Employment Equity, WSP&ATR, SA Stats, COIDA reporting and BBBEE reporting requirements.
Create and distribute internal communications regarding status changes, benefits, or company policies. Executes interpretation, and upkeep of company policy handbook, and organisational chart.
Originate and lead HR practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture and assisting in performance management and improvement of systems
Organise and monitor employee performance reviews with Line managers and employees
Employee relationship management. Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics and resolve any issues that may arise.
Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace. Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organising team building activities
Develop and maintain talent management processes. Execute training and development initiatives to support employee growth and empowerment.
Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems. Gather and analyse HR data with useful HR metrics for reporting information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
5-8 years Proven experience as an HR generalist, HR practitioner or Junior HR manager
Bilingual in English and Afrikaans. French will be advantageous but not a prerequisite.
Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
Good knowledge of employment labour laws
Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; Google Suite and HRIS systems
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication abilities and strong work ethic, and cultural awareness
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Aptitude in problem-solving
Desire to work as part of global HR team with a result driven approach
Awareness of BCEA, LRA, SDA, BBBEE, EEA, SDA OSHA, regulations, and compliance
If you are passionate about HR, highly efficient and meet the above requirements, we would like to engage with you. We want to see a committed and approachable individual and be impressed with your character and skills.
Kindly send a comprehensive CV and Cover letter to sadams@trace.tv by no later than 5pm on Wednesday, 10 July 2024. Reference in Subject Line: #JnrHRM application . Should you not receive a written response within two weeks upon submitting your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful

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