NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLETitle: Human Resources Business Partner/PractitionerArea: NewcastleIndustry: Mining Sector HR experience requiredRef No.: TRG 2133Ethnic Group: AfricanSalary: Market related TCTC R35 000.00 kpm avail/neg + (Computer/Lap Top)Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable start date The Recruitment Guy is seeking to permanently employ an experienced HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER / PRACTITIONER (with mining sector exposure/experience) to be based in Newcastle. This is a mid management position that will report to the Site Manager and National Group HR Manager.We ONLY require experienced Mining HRBPs who meet the experience and duties stipulated in this job description to apply.Applications that do not meet these specific criteria and have not heard from us with in 2 weeks of your applications can consider your applications as unsuccessful. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide effective, efficient and economic generalist support to enable the companys strategic goals.Support all levels of management on labour management.Implement and maintain the labour related policies and procedures.Facilitate satisfactory labour relations. Participate in collective negotiations. Maintain Human Resources Department administration and communication.To facilitate and interact at a professional level with: Management, Internal Mining Staff/Employees, Shop Stewards & Trade Union Officials, Various Service ProvidersPayroll departmentsOperators, Training and SHEQ PersonnelStatutory BodiesDepartment of Labour, CCMA, Bargaining Councils etc POLICIES AND PROCEDURESAssist management with the development, planning and implementation of policies and procedures to facilitate effective employee relations.Provide guidance to management and employees regarding legislation, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices related to employee relations matters. COMMUNICATIONAttend shop steward and employee representative meetings.Attend wage negotiations and collective agreement discussions.Participate in dispute resolution events.Compile and distribute staff briefs and minutes. ADVISORY CAPACITYAdvise management with labour relations issues.Act as liaison between employees and management.Interpret managements proposals for union representatives. TRAININGFacilitate training of management and employees on labour relations legislation.Liaising with Service Providers for relevant training. RECRUITMENT & TAKEON OF NEW EMPLOYEESDrafting of Job DescriptionsDrafting and placement of advertisements.Shortlisting as per job requirements.Arrange competency testing.Drafting interview questionnaire.Interviewing.Reference checks: verifying previous experience, performance, behaviour, and qualifications.Implementation of on-boarding documentation.Induction of new staff.Employment confirmation. TERMINATION PROCESSFacilitate, communicate and action terminations.Prepare exit documents for signature by employee.Issuing of UI19, salary schedule and certificate of service.Monitoring and ensuring that all statutory monies and provident fund are paid.Submit documents to payroll (exit medical and Momentum Provident Fund withdrawal forms). PAYROLLProcessing and preparing hours for payroll according to deadlines.Processing and filing of leave and other forms.Payslip checking and no hour report.Printing and issuing payslips.Attend to payroll related queries of employees.Attend to provident fund withdrawals and claims (Momentum & NBC).Attend to registered letters pertaining to provident fund.Attend to medical aid changes (Discovery & BCIMA).Receive and capture garnishee orders from the Sheriff.Update and file wage files. EMPLOYEE RELATIONSInvestigate alleged misconducts and collating of evidence.Advising employees and management on best labour practices.Initiate and chair disciplinary hearings.Representing the company at the Bargaining Council and CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration).Establish and maintain healthy relationship between management, workforce, and union.Facilitate management and union meetings.Managing and reporting on union membership. ADMINISTRATIONEnsure employee documentation and files are up to date.Implementation of Employment Contracts. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:Responsible to comply and reinforce the company Rules and Regulations.Ensure that work is completed on time and deadlines are met when defined.You will be required to perform other tasks from time to time, which are not documented within this Job Description, as required by your Head of Department or workload. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE:Tertiary Qualifications: Relevant Human Resources related Tertiary qualification at NQF Level 5 or above.Secondary Qualification: Grade 12External Qualification: APSO accreditedKnowledge & experience:3+ years experience with trade unions and negotiations3-5 years experience in similar sized organisation.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and intermediate knowledge of PowerPointKnowledge of payroll proceduresKnowledge of applicable labour legislationAvailable to work overtime & travelling (when required)Drivers licence with own reliable transport/vehicleLocal residency required in Newcastle. SKILLS:Sound work ethic, attention to detail and accuracy are critical for success.Excellent oral and written communication skills coupled with interpersonal skills are imperative to successfully engage with stakeholders. Conflict management and sound decision-making abilities in difficult conditions.Ability to understand complex issues and simplify them for resolution.Planning and organisation skills, combined with ability to work according to deadlines and under pressure with quick response times. #TheRecruitmentGuy#Newcastle#HumanResources#HRBusinessPartner#HRBusinessPractitioner#Mining#NQF5#Training#Payroll#EmployeeRelations#IndustrialRelations APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.