HR Manager

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible to lead and manage the HR team and is accountable for the strategic delivery and integration of all functions and processes across the full HR value chain for the business (including the HR Operational team, the ER Team, and Learning team), with the aim of ensuring effective people plans to support the achievement of the business strategy of the unit; in line with budget, gaming board regulations, client standards and legislative compliance.
 
This includes the talent management and learning portfolio, performance management, the talent review process, succession management, mentorship and coaching, employee engagement, organisational development, responsibility for HR data integrity for the unit, the achievement of learning and BBBEE targets, the application of company reward and recognition systems including remuneration, benefit and incentive programmes, HR governance and counsel; strategies to enhance a positive employee relations environment, community engagement projects and stakeholder management, lead change management projects, and the presentation of the HR strategy, plans and financial reporting for the function (including HR analytics, costing and statistics).
 
Through partnering with top and senior management, external strategic partners, HR and learning communities across business operations, the role will need to to understand the overall business and strategic objectives, to ensure the work prioritized aligns with the business roadmap. provide operational consultation on people optimisation, improvement opportunities to Employee Engagement and Culture; and successfully manages a range of change projects, mitigating any people-based risks to the business.
 
This will be achieved through collaboration with Central Office and Business Unit leadership teams; managing relationships with key stakeholders (operators, unions, wellness providers, IHST, etc) to ensure optimised employee experiences with the aim of promoting the client as an employer of choice. The role will also focus on building and enabling solid and engaged HR talent to support innovative and sustainable HR operations and the future business vision.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior management at the business unit in formulating business plans for the unit and develop strategic people plans to support and enable the delivery of objectives currently and into the future
• Lead and oversee the customisation of HR governance frameworks, audits and alignment of people processes at the unit ensuring these are streamlined and adequately support the business as well as achieving alignment with latest labour law and regulations
• Facilitate the programme management and achievement of milestones of HR deliverables and departmental budget
• Oversee the data integrity of the HR Information System, ensuring all data and reporting is accurate, timeous and adds value to business operations
• Act as a counsel for the Unit EOC in all aspects of HR matters; partnering with the business to understand performance, productivity and other people challenges; and be able to assess the issue and provide constructive solutions to improve people practices across operations

Qualifications:
· B Degree in Human Resources Management
· Minimum 12 years experience in HR, including a minimum of 4 years' experience as an HR Business Partner
· Experience in the gaming and hospitality industry is an advantage

Technical competencies:

• Interviewing Skills
• Performance consulting
• Employee Relations Processes
• Functional HR knowledge – including recruitment, learning & development; performance management; talent management; workforce planning
• Change Management
• Remuneration & benefits
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Project Management
• Proficiency in MS Office; Peoplesoft, Kronos
• Personal Credibility & integrity
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Knowledge and application of labour legislation (LRA' BCEA), Skills Development Act, EE Act

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