Human Resources Practitioner

Hr Co


Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client a faith-based independent school offering foundation preparatory and high school phases requires a Human Resources Practitionerwho will oversee all aspects of staff management and HR administration.


Key Responsibilities

HR Governance and Policy
  • Develop review and maintain HR policies procedures and practices aligned with the schools values and governance requirements.
  • Ensure HR practices remain compliant with South African labour legislation and best practice.
  • Provide HR advice and guidance to the Head and school leadership.
Recruitment and Workforce Planning
  • Manage recruitment and appointment processes for teaching administrative and operational staff.
  • Assist leadership with workforce planning and staffing structures.
  • Coordinate advertising interviews and appointment processes.
  • Conduct reference and background checks and ensure responsible recruitment practices.
  • Ensure recruitment and HR processes support the schools safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
  • Maintain appropriate staff vetting and background verification processes.
Staff Relations and Employee Support
  • Provide advice and support to leadership on employee relations matters.
  • Assist with disciplinary grievance and conflict resolution processes where required.
  • Promote fair and respectful workplace practices across the school.
Performance and Professional Development
  • Support the implementation of staff appraisal and performance management processes.
  • Assist leadership in identifying staff development and training needs.
  • Sector skills planning to identify skill gaps and future workforce requirements.
HR Administration and Systems
  • Maintain accurate staff records and HR documentation.
  • Oversee employment contracts and employment documentation.
  • Maintain HR information systems and staff data.
  • Ensure confidentiality and appropriate management of HR information.
Remuneration Benefits and Payroll Coordination
  • Remuneration Benefits and Payroll Administration
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure that payroll information is processed correctly and timeously.
  • Ensure payroll compliance with statutory requirements including PAYE UIF and other payroll-related deductions.
  • Attend to submission of HR-related statutory returns and payments including IRP5s and workmens compensation.
  • Liaise with finance where appropriate regarding payroll reconciliation and reporting.
  • Administer staff leave records and benefit schemes.
Compliance and Employment Equity
  • Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation
  • Assist with Employment Equity planning and reporting where applicable.
Staff Wellbeing and School Culture
  • Support initiatives that promote staff wellbeing engagement and a positive school culture.
  • Contribute to maintaining a professional and supportive working environment.
Personal Qualities
  • Professional integrity and discretion
  • Strong interpersonal skills and empathy
  • The ability to engage constructively with staff at all levels
  • Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
  • An appreciation for the values and ethos of an independent school
Qualifications and Experience

Essential
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in preferably majoring in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
  • At least 5 years HR experience in a management or business partnering capacity
  • Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
Advantageous
  • Experience within an education or independent school environment (or)
  • Mission-driven or values-based organisations
  • Professional HR registration (e.g. SABPP)


Our client a faith-based independent school offering foundation preparatory and high school phases requires a Human Resources Practitionerwho will oversee all aspects of staff management and HR administration.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Governance and PolicyDevelop review and maintain HR policies procedu...

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