HR Consultant
HRS
Total years of experience :21 years, 0 Months
Assist SME's align company and HR objectives.
• Provide guidance to managers and heads of department regarding Human Resources-related matters, policies, and procedures.
• Manage and investigate all employee relations issues and support heads of department to take appropriate action
• Independent and objective advisor with all Master's Hearings
• Train managers on disciplinary policies and procedures
• Analyse exit interview and employee survey data, identify areas of concern and take appropriate action
• Manage a wide range of crew welfare programs.
• Manage training, development and coaching initiatives
• Ensure correct interpretation and implementation of ILO180, Disciplinary Policies & Procedures and appraisal process
• Consultation and coaching to management regarding performance management
• Manage internal transfer programs
• Ensure ILO 180 compliance by conducting audits and addressing non-conformances.
• Manage compliance with regards to Fleet Regulations and other internal, external, and governmental regulations
• Maintain and promote a Safety, Environmental, and Security culture.
HR consultant assisting small to medium size companies in marketing, retail, engineering and IT industries with operational and strategic HR initiatives.
Offer HR as a value added service and focus on talent management, performance management and employee relations. Assist companies to maintain HR best practices and legal compliance.
Leading German renewable energies company with a presence in 34 countries globally. Nordex South Africa was established in 2012 and has gained a 20% market share of the countries wind energy. I was one of the first employees hired to establish and grow the company in the region.
Report locally to the company MD in South Africa and within function to corporate HR in Germany.
• Deliver a comprehensive HR service which supported rapid company growth and the successful execution of three major projects which accounted for 20% of the countries wind energy
• Drive recruitment function and strategy in a highly specialised, fast growing and deadline driven environment
• Manage training and development, including training strategies and initiatives locally and abroad
• Manage high potentials and retention strategies
• Advise and coach senior managers on employee relations issues and ensure an aligned approach in a multi-site environment
• Develop HR policies and procedures which are aligned with internal and external requirements and achieves consistency and transparency in a multi-site environment
• Implementation, communication and administration of the organization’s compensation and benefits programs. Ensure these programs support the company’s strategic objectives and legal requirements.
• Manage global mobility of fixed term expert skills and expat management of long term assignments
• Manage annual performance management and salary review processes
• Team member supporting strategic planning and implementation of BBBEE strategy
Wartsila is a global leader in power solutions for the marine and energy markets with a presence in 70 countries globally.
Due to growth a dedicated HR function was required and I was appointed as HR manager for the companies Southern Africa region. Report locally to regional director and within function to HR director in Europe.
• Deliver a comprehensive HR generalist service and business partner function to support company strategic and operational objectives
• Develop HR policies and procedures which are aligned with internal and external requirements and achieves consistency and transparency in a multi-country region
• Develop a 5 year people pipeline in line with the company’s restructuring and power plants growth strategy
• Develop and implement a recruitment-, talent management-, training- and retention strategy which bridged the gap between skills shortages and company strategic objectives to be the leading marine services and power generation service provider in Southern Africa
• Manage organisational development initiatives to support company restructuring and the company service delivery improvement strategy
• Develop and implement training and development initiatives which are aligned with the business strategy
• Manage organization’s compensation and benefits programs in various countries via third party service providers
• Manage annual performance management and salary review processes
• Manage global mobility of fixed term employees and expat management of long term assignments
• Develop and implement employee relations strategy
• Support companies health and safety strategy of maintaining a zero lost time injury figure by actively driving the health and safety agenda
Shoprite is the largest retailer in Africa with 90000 employees and 1200 outlets under various brands.
As regional HR manager for the Shoprite and Usave divisions, I supported approximately 2000 employees in various Western Cape regions.
Towards the end of my career with Shoprite I was national HR manager for the MediRite pharmacy division.
Report to a Divisional HR manager.
• Delivered a pro-active generalist HR service to various provincial regions
• Coordinate onboarding and regional training and development programs
• Guidance to management team members to ensure consistent adherence to HR policies, procedures and practices
• Drive large scale recruitment initiatives for new store openings
• Manage industrial relations in a highly unionised and high staff turnover environment
• Maintain regional SAP organisation structures, ensuring compliance with headcount and salary budgets
• Regional management team member, focussing on store operations during peak periods
MediRite pharmacy division.
• Deliver a comprehensive HR service which supported rapid growth and drive to be a preferred employer in a highly regulated and competitive pharmacy industry
• Deliver on proactive recruitment and retention strategies
BA Industrial Psychology degree - Stellenbosch University, 1997
