Human Resources Practitioner

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Human Resources or relevant HR degree
  - Approximately 2 to 3 years practical Human Resources experience
  - Good HR generalist exposure across several areas of the employee lifecycle
  - Previous Human Resources experience within a hotel or hospitality environment will be a strong advantage
  - Working knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices
  - Practical exposure to employee relations processes, including disciplinary and grievance matters
  - Understanding of Employment Equity and general HR compliance requirements
  - Experience supporting recruitment, selection and onboarding processes
  - Strong HR administration and record-keeping capabilities
  - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  - Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills
  - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  - High level of discretion and respect for confidentiality
  - Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  - Confidence to interact professionally with employees and managers at different levels
  - Strong problem-solving ability with a practical approach to HR matters
  - Ability to prioritise and work effectively within a busy, people-intensive environment
  - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
  - Professional grooming and presentation
  - South African ID or valid South African work authorisation
  - A fully updated CV with contactable reference details is essential

What Youll Be Doing

• Coordinating recruitment and selection processes from vacancy through to appointment
  - Drafting job advertisements, screening applications and coordinating interviews with relevant departments
  - Conducting reference checks, criminal checks and other required background verification
  - Preparing employment documentation, offer letters and recruitment documentation
  - Coordinating new employee onboarding, induction and introductions to hotel policies, procedures, culture and standards
  - Monitoring probation periods and ensuring probation reviews are completed timeously
  - Maintaining accurate vacancy records, recruitment trackers and employee documentation
  - Providing operational HR support to employees and managers across hotel departments
  - Assisting with disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and other employee relations processes
  - Preparing documentation for disciplinary hearings, investigations, consultations and employee relations matters
  - Attending disciplinary hearings and maintaining accurate records
  - Supporting the fair and consistent application of hotel policies and procedures
  - Assisting with the implementation and monitoring of Employment Equity initiatives
  - Coordinating Employment Equity Committee meetings, documentation and records
  - Supporting HR compliance with applicable South African labour legislation
  - Assisting with Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report requirements
  - Supporting internal and external HR audits and inspections
  - Maintaining accurate records relating to Employment Equity, compliance and foreign national employees
  - Coordinating employee wellness initiatives, wellness days and employee support programmes
  - Supporting employee recognition, appreciation and engagement initiatives
  - Assisting with employee engagement surveys and feedback initiatives
  - Supporting internal employee communication and morale-building activities
  - Promoting The President Hotels culture, values and service standards
  - Assisting with staff functions, employee events and Corporate Social Investment initiatives
  - Processing documentation relating to appointments, transfers, promotions, salary changes and other employee movements
  - Maintaining accurate electronic and physical employee files and HR records
  - Assisting with HR reporting, statistics and management information
  - Ensuring confidential employee information is handled securely and professionally at all times

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of Cape Towns Most Loved Hotel
  - Work within a professional, high-volume hotel environment
  - Take ownership of key HR functions while developing your generalist HR skills
  - Gain exposure across recruitment, employee relations, Employment Equity, compliance, wellbeing, engagement and culture
  - Play a key role in our exciting journey toward luxury
  - Work alongside passionate hospitality and People and Culture professionals
  - Enjoy a competitive salary, company contributions toward medical aid and pension, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture