Senior Human Capital Officer

  • Full Time
  • Western Cape
  • Applications have closed

Website Ellahi Consulting

We at Ellahi Consulting, are committed to deliver sound conceptual thinking and excellent customer centric results from design through to delivery and post implementation support, as fit-for-purpose and practical solutions are important to us. We offer over 20 years of experience within the recruitm… read moreent, talent management and organisation development domain. Through integrated talent solutions we enable clients to effectively implement strategy through people by sourcing, supporting and coaching new talent and future leaders. We pride ourselves in having a solid results delivery track record, always looking for new and innovative ways to help our clients. We are a B-BBEE Level 1 Business Partner and ensure we adhere to the relevant compliance guidelines put in place by industry bodies. We also believe that knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. We are accredited to use the NBI Brain Profile and numerous Eco-metric Assessments and are able to guide and coach corporate and individual clients alike. Our expert service has already satisfied many of South Africa’s leading companies.

Core Purpose

The core purpose of the role is to support the implementation of Human Capital (HC) operations within the relevant Business Units in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements
Qualifications
Essential:

Completed 3-year HR qualification

Advantageous:

Postgraduate Qualification

Note:

Driver’s license and own vehicle required
Will be required to travel to operations where the Business Unit (BU) operates

Experience
Essential:

Minimum 5 years Human Capital experience in a transport, supply chain & logistics environment, construction, or manufacturing environment

Advantageous:

Experience in working with Bargaining Councils
Experience engaging at various levels (front-end to management level)
Exposure to transformational and transactional HC functions
Experience with payroll systems such as PaySpace, Oracle, SAP, ESS

Knowledge
Essential:

Sound knowledge of HC policies, practices, and procedures
Understanding of administration and payroll systems
Knowledge of Bargaining Council administrative requirements
Basic financial and commercial acumen
Appreciation for value-add of technology
Understanding of employment contract law and relevant employment legislation
Application of legislation within The company’s HC frameworks
Knowledge of employment legislation in countries where the Business Unit operates

Skills
Essential:

Competence in MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) at an intermediate level
Strong administrative, documentation control, and management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage diversity
Strong listening and conflict resolution skills
Basic business acumen with the ability to analyze and interpret numerical and commercial data
Ability to multi-task with accuracy and attention to detail
Strong analytical thinking to optimize and improve HC processes

Personal Attributes
Essential:

Passion for working within defined processes and systems
Respectfully challenges and values others
Preference for team collaboration within HC Operations, Shared Services, and HC Centre of Excellence
Demonstrates ethical behavior and maintains confidentiality
Proactive in initiating action and continuous improvement

Advantageous:

Maintains business awareness
Comfortable with change and uncertainty
Enthusiastic about learning, sharing, and growth
Concerned with aligning to best practices
Strong leadership and communication skills

Key Deliverables and Outputs
Employee Relations

Provide timely guidance and support to managers
Proactively identify issues and advise on resolution strategies
Conduct post-reviews to assess departmental status and determine further action
Ensure all Corrective Counselling Reports (CCRs) and performance reviews are concluded within two weeks from notification to outcome

Recruitment

Prioritize internal candidates before external recruitment
Drive Employment Equity (EE) and Affirmative Action (AA), particularly for African Male and Female candidates
Ensure communication with unsuccessful candidates upon appointment
Manage vacancies, adverts, and job descriptions

Payroll Administration

Administer payroll inputs and communicate deadlines effectively
Ensure input quality and reduce complaints due to process errors
Coordinate payroll operations across the business
Implement and monitor remuneration and benefits policies in alignment with the central Centre of Excellence
Track compliance and generate reports

HC Compliance

Ensure compliance across all HC processes including recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management, and exits
Ensure adherence to leave policies

Training and Empowerment

Train managers and employees on HC administration processes
Translate talent and transformation strategies into operational Talent Tactics (e.g., graduate intake, Learnerships, leadership development)
Monitor and coordinate induction for new recruits

Employee Engagement

Conduct internal consultations and engagements
Perform regular site visits to engage with staff

Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

Drive the performance review process and employee evaluation
Manage employee benefits and third-party relationships including Medical Aid, Pension, WCA, GPA, YES, BBBEE service providers, training institutions, and wellness programs (ICAS/LYRA)

Compliance, Reporting, and Auditing

Ensure B-BBEE compliance and reporting
Hold Employment Equity (EE) Consultation Forums
Implement operational transformation plans aligned with B-BBEE, Diversity & Inclusion strategies
Ensure all statutory reports (e.g., to SETA, WCA, STATSA) and training submissions are completed

Compliance Metrics & Reporting

Mine and analyze HC data (e.g., absenteeism, ER cases, sick leave trends)
Generate accurate HC metric reports for decision-making
Improve employee engagement index through actionable insights

Payroll Finance

Manage payroll-related statutory reports and submissions across countries
Respond to auditor requests accurately and timeously

Deadline:30th August,2025

Apply via company website ( N / A ) or

ellahi.simplify.hr

 

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