Human Resources Officer

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Job Summary
The Human Resources Officer, reporting to the directors will lead the Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture development of a superior workforce. The role functions as an active and influential business advisory role executive management in order to drive positive business results.

Duties
Development of company policies and procedures in line with international best practice.
Works closely in an advisory role with department managers to assist in implementing policies procedures and the consistent interpretation thereof.
Conduct skills audits and analyse competency gaps to design employee training plan and success in planning programs.
Recruitment of staff to vacancies; assess applications interview applicants, give selection tests, prepare reports and make remendations to management about staff appointment.
Maintain the personal records of employees on matters such as compensation, pension, leave training and prepare associated reports.
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude towards company objectives.
Serve as a link between senior management and employee by administering disciplinary/ grievances interpreting and giving guidance and policies to resolve work-related problems.

Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of HR function and staff relating to employment compensation, labour relations and employee relation.
Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as vacancies, leave, absenteeism rates and performance appraisals.
Keep abreast of regulatory changes, arbitration decisions, and industrial court judgments to assist employment regulation trends.
Development and/or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, wellness day, employee recognition and awards.
Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recognition programs.
Play an active role in employee safety, welfare, wellness and health programs.
Coordinate company wide corporate social investment programs.

Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management or an equivalent qualifications
Minimum of 5 years human resources practical experience. Courier industry or transportation of bulk material experience will be added advantage.
Preferable to have experience in three or more of the following areas: human resource management industrial relations, organazational/talent development, performance management, change management compensation and employee perception monitoring/measurement.
Valid driver’s license. Own vehicle will be an added advantage

Skills
Business driven with Business acumen
Strategic planning and ability to provide through leadership
Complex problem solution and general management expertise
Outstanding communication/ presentation and negotiation skills
High level of professionalism and integrity and strong team player
Ability to influence senior management
Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders

Ability to architect and drive change
Closing date and application instructions
Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply giving full details of qualification, experience and enclosing up-to-date copies of their CV’s and certified copies of certificates not later than 12 January 2018 to:

The Human Resources Manager

Sprint Couriers

P.O. Box 401795 GABORONE OR

Hand deliver to our head office: plot 63968, Unit 1, block 3 industrial