Senior HR Consultant

A well‑established HR consultancy based in Pretoria is looking for an experienced Senior HR Consultant to join their team. This is an in‑office position and requires occasional travel.

Employment Equity Services & Consultancy

• Consulting with clients on EEA’s
• Assist clients with EE Analysis and Drafting of EE Plans.
• Compiling statistical data for online EE reporting purposes.
• EEA Reporting preparation for approval by client.
• EEA online submission.
• Perform EE and HR audits.
• Assist clients with Career Planning, Succession Planning and Transformation requirements.
• Identify skills gaps and provide solutions to clients.

Learning Related Services & Consultancy

• Consulting clients on WSP & ATR compliance processes.
• ATR/WSP capturing and submission.
• Perform Training needs Analysis and Skills audits.
• Assist clients with Career Planning, Succession Planning and Transformation requirements.
• Identify skills gaps and provide solutions to clients.
• Co‑ordinate meetings of various committees.
• SETA liaison.
• Administrative support and updating of records on the HR Server.
• Communication to clients on progress.

Labour Law (incl IR) Related Services & Consultancy

• Development and Review of HR related policies to govern good behaviour and compliance.
• Perform disciplinary hearings.
• Represent cases at CCMA.
• Support legal practitioners in Labour court cases.
• Communication to clients on progress.

HR Systems and Related Consultancy Services

• Participate and support finding a feasible HR system.
• Evaluate HR system technology and functionality.
• Negotiate and finalise a typical partnership agreement.
• Evaluate and investigate the use of AI applications in HR service delivery.
• Develop consultancy services structured around the HR system and AI apps.

Reporting and Audit Readiness

• Generation of reports for the purpose of internal, external and client compliance reporting.
• Quality management of all HR related systems.

Deliver Customer Service (10%)

• Project Management / Deadline Driven
  • Partnering with the client to understand challenges and demands.
  • Careful planning, setting clear objectives and timeframes, and effectively prioritising tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Work closely with the HR team to offer required support and assistance in meeting deadlines and advising on delays or obstacles.
• Proactive
  • Planning ahead to pre‑empt delays and obstacles.
  • Providing insight into projected/suggested deadlines for frameworks at the planning phase to ensure the Portfolio Manager and Principal Consultant integrate deadlines into the overall project plan.
• Constantly communicate own progress to the CEO.
• Offer input and advice on areas of expertise as and when required.
• Take a mature, professional approach to conflict that may arise with clients or colleagues.

Governance and Rule Following (8%)

• Advise and assist clients on relevant legislation and frameworks:
  • WSP
  • ATR
  • Employment Equity
  • Labour Law
• Plan, schedule and forecast own workload with reference to peak times.
• Accurately interpret and apply various legislative and framework requirements to clients’ specific circumstances.

Working with Others (8%)

• Effectively build relationships with clients and staff.
• Quickly establish rapport with others, comfortable working at all levels.
• Value teamwork and positively contribute to overall team goals and objectives.
• Employ excellent negotiation skills when interacting with service providers and clients.
• Read clients accurately and adapt approach where necessary.
• Manage conflict in a calm, mature and professional manner using facts to convince others.

Analyse and Solve Problems (8%)

• Analytical Thinking
  • Break down problems into smaller pieces and find solutions.
  • Work closely with clients and colleagues on various problems, providing input and solutions.
  • Undertake research where necessary to find sustainable solutions.
• Numerical Reasoning
  • Excellent ability to interpret numerical and financial data.
• Attention to Detail
  • Ensure every aspect of a problem/task/project is addressed by checking and monitoring performance, not overlooking small but important aspects.
• Organisational Skills
  • Ensure all aspects of a task are considered during the planning phase.
  • Advise the Portfolio Manager and Principal Consultant of required resources in a timely manner.
  • Monitor progress and communicate obstacles, delays or problems to the Portfolio Manager or Principal Consultant.

Remain Composed and Resilient (8%)

• Perseverance
  • Stay focused and persistent, remaining flexible while driving towards goals.
• Resilient
  • Recover quickly from setbacks and motivate colleagues.
• Sustainable and Consistent Approach
  • Maintain sustainable work/life balance and inform the Principal Consultant or Portfolio Manager if pace becomes unsustainable.
• Consistent
  • Approach clients, colleagues and responsibilities logically, based on a systems approach.

Communicate Clearly (8%)

• Report Writing
  • Write clear, concise, and easily understandable reports.
  • Review own reports to ensure the highest standard.
• Communicate in a professional and constructive manner to clients and colleagues.
• Use MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to present client related results clearly and reliably.
• Use standard company report templates as a basis for communication.
• Listen actively and attentively.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Formal Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification (HR Degree preferable, NQF Level 6 or higher)
• Additional HR related qualifications and training will be advantageous.
• 5‑8 years general HR consulting experience in a similar environment.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of HR Administration.
• Sound knowledge of South African laws and regulations, within the SA context:
  • Skills Development Act (incl QCTO, SETAs, Skills Funding options, WSP and ATR Processes, etc.)
  • Labour Law (incl disciplinary procedures, CCMA, etc.)
  • Employment Equity Act (incl EE compliance)
• Sound understanding of specialist HR processes and methodologies (incl performance management, succession planning, etc.)
• High level understanding of B‑BBEE Code of Conduct.

Competencies

• Develop and Apply Technical Skills and Expertise.
• Apply strong principles in Governance and Rule Following.
• Deliver Customer Services.
• Analyse and solve problems.
• Remain Composed and Resilient.
• Work with others.
• Communicate Clearly.
• Strong entrepreneurial flair with the ability to analyse risk and accept calculated risks.

Other

• Own vehicle.
• Valid Code B Driver’s Licence.

Package & Remuneration

Market related.

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