Head of HR & Central Services

Job category: HR Management

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

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Our organization offers a complete complement of capabilities to specify, design, develop, manufacture and support Remote Controlled Weapon System Products.

• Align the HR strategy with business strategy and ensure active execution.
• Achieve HR and ESG non-financial KPIs.
• Manage and monitor Employment Equity targets for the Business Unit.

HR Operations Management

• Provide effective business partnering with leaders to identify issues/opportunities and people implications.
• Develop and execute talent attraction and retention strategy.
• Oversee Recruitment and Selection.
• Implement Orientation and Induction processes.
• Roll out and monitor HR value chain strategies (talent management, succession planning, performance management).
• Manage Human Capital initiatives within the Business Unit.
• Oversee submission of WSP and ATR to the SETA.
• Implement Performance Management system.
• Manage Employee Relations to ensure a conducive IR climate.
• Develop and execute the BBBEE Transformation Plan, with strong focus on people elements.
• Manage Skills Development pillar for BBBEE purposes.
• Develop EE Plan and submit Employment Equity Report to DoEL.
• Manage remuneration, rewards, and employee benefits.
• Oversee payroll for permanent and contract employees.
• Manage Employee Wellness Programme.
• Provide SLA services to other Reunert Business Units.
• Perform any duties within the range of skills and abilities as required.

Organisational Design & Development

• Identify design and development initiatives, preparing business cases to support them.
• Manage restructures and realignments in consultation with partners, ensuring operational and legislative compliance.
• Conduct HR Due Diligence exercises as needed.

HR Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Workman's Compensation, Labour Relations, Skills Development, EE, BBBEE, POPIA, FICA, and other governance requirements.
• Develop, review and update mandatory HR/Facilities/SHE policies.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Oversee HR and ESG reporting.
• Manage audits for compliance with Acts/Standards/SARS regulations.
• Manage declaration of external interests with employees.
• Maintain effective control environment for financial sign-off requirements.
• Oversee effective management of the SHE portfolio to ensure safe, compliant workplace.
• Oversee SHE audits.

Facilities, Fleet & Security Management

Oversee effective management of Facilities, Fleet and Security to ensure legislative compliance and smooth operations.

People Management

• Provide effective leadership of HR, Central Services and SHE teams.
• Ensure regular communication with team members on business and departmental changes.
• Manage people processes within the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and monitor HR initiatives.
• Communicate gaps and improvements to stakeholders.
• Maximise capability and capacity through holistic development and motivation.

Budget Management

• Oversee, manage and control budgets for HR, SHE, and Central Services.
• Ensure sound budgeting and forecasting.
• Matric (essential).
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• MBA or leadership qualification (advantageous).
• Project Management qualification (highly advantageous).
• HR-related courses.
• Extensive experience in implementing best practice HR interventions.
• HR thought leader with senior management experience and innovative HR strategies.
• Strong understanding of procedures, systems, and controls.
• Sound knowledge of HR management principles and practices.
• Proven track record in change management and organisational development.
• Experience in talent attraction and retention strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (LRA, BCEA, Skills Development Act, POPIA, BBBEE, etc.).
• HR experience within Defence/Engineering industry advantageous.
• Overall understanding of SHE matters.
• Knowledge of Armscor Facility and People Security Clearance requirements recommended.