The HR Consultant will be responsible for supporting the implementation and delivery of HR initiatives aligning to business objectives and needs. The HR Consultant will partner with the HR Business Partners, business leaders and relevant stakeholders in prioritizing recruitment and supporting the end-to-end process of recruitment and selection, onboarding, and the talent management lifecycle in alignment to the overall HR and business strategy.
The HR Consultant should have a good understanding of HR best practices supporting the HR discipline, good communication, interpersonal, organisational skills and have a strong client focus.
What will make you successful in this role?
The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Senior HR Business Partner:
Attract Talent
- Coordinate and assist in the management of the end-to-end recruitment, selection and onboarding process in alignment with recruitment practices.
- Manage and schedule recruitment interviews, assessments, and related engagements.
- Support the prospective candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process on myWorkSpace.
- Support the successful candidates and hiring managers throughout the onboarding process on myWorkSpace.
- Administer MIE fingerprinting for the relevant recruitment checks.
- Manage recruitment and payroll queries on all platforms (candidates and stakeholders involved in the recruitment process).
- Coordinate orientation programmes for new employees, engage line managers, the extended HR team and relevant stakeholders for effective and efficient onboarding.
- Conduct recruitment, selection and onboarding administrative support in support of the EE transformation plan.
- Regular feedback to all stakeholders throughout the recruitment, selection and onboarding processes.
- Support the maintaining and updating of the vacancy database and vacancy management information as required.
- Assist and support employees with general queries relating to HR policies and practices including medical aid, retirement fund annual review process, employee assistance programmes, applause, payroll and benefit queries etc. via the various communication medium.
- Assist and support line managers with cost centre reports and general queries relating to HR policies and people practices.
- Support and assist with the administration of HR and Culture projects.
- Provide input to testing and implementation of HR modules changes (myWorkSpace) as it relates to employee information, recruitment and selection, on- and offboarding.
- Support employee wellness programmes and initiatives (internal and group wide)
- Review relevant HR invoices, capture onto SWiFT and manage online processes until paid successfully. Ensure vendor information/documentation is received timeously and meet the applicable requirements.
- Ensure that all customer engagement and communications are considered from a TCF perspective.
- Relevant diploma/Bachelors degree or equivalent in Human Resources
- A minimum of 3 years relevant HR experience in a similar role
- Experience within the Financial Services Industry would be advantageous
- Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
HR Process and Practice implementation
HR Support
HR administrative support
Data analytics and MIS reporting
Personal Attributes
Decision quality - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
Ensures accountability - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with us
Were all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
Being resilient - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Closing Date: 23 February 2023
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
