At Skills Academy, We believe that everyone should be able to study further, regardless of their background or their education level. School has never been a "one size fits all" solution. As a result, many South Africans have been unable to gain access to tertiary education. We want to do everything in our power to change that reality, and give as many people as we can the education they truly deserve! The Role You will be responsible for : Being a strong partner and advisor to the business on all HR related matters. Providing guidance to the business on organizational and developmental needs. Resolving employee issues and conducting thorough investigations where required. Advising management on HR related issues in line with statutory laws and company guidelines. Partnering with line management and employees to enhance employee engagement. Working across teams to ensure HR objectives are met. Working with both internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements and drive the planning, development, testing and implementation of the system. Identifying opportunities for automation within all aspects of HR processes. Liaising with IT vendors on system implementation & supporting User Acceptance testing. Driving regular reviews and supporting implementation of HR system upgrades or patches when required. Evaluating and implementing tools to help maintain data integrity. Staying updated on trends in HRIS. Conducting organisational needs analysis and creating training plans to ensure that all employees have the required competencies to excel in their roles. Ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll. Working with various internal stakeholders to handle payroll related inquiries and resolving any issues or errors in a timely manner. Maintaining all statutory compliance with respect to payroll. Creating and implementing plans, programs and initiatives that integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into HR processes and business practices and. Building strong relationships with stakeholders across business, HR and talent acquisition and identifying opportunities for workforce diversity and inclusiveness. Designing and delivering cross-cultural and diversity presentations and workshops. Analysing and measuring impact of initiatives on diversity and inclusion objectives and providing regular feedback on diversity and inclusion trends. Managing hiring for leadership roles. Developing a portfolio of clients and candidates within your area of focus. Managing recruitment assignments from sourcing talent through to successful placements. Assisting in salary negotiations and offer management. Achieving revenue and activity targets. Providing candidates and clients with advice on market trends. Implementing and reviewing leadership development frameworks and programs in line with the Company's leadership development objectives. Coaching leaders and tailoring individual development plans to improve leadership effectiveness. Defining and leading projects focused on continuous improvement. Managing a team of 1-5 people. Ideal Profile You have at least 3 years experience including solid experience in a similar role within Professional Services. Strong knowledge of legal and statutory requirements pertaining to HR practices. Experience in building partnerships and advising multiple stakeholders. Ability to handle sensitive / highly confidential information professionally. Sound business acumen and thorough understanding of business fundamentals. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and build credibility across all levels of the organisation. You are a strong mentor and coach who can build high performing teams You are adaptable and thrive in changing environments You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard You are willing to undertake more than 60% travel. What's on Offer? Work alongside & learn from best in class talent A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance
