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...
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)
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