HR Consultant – Port Elizabeth

HR Consultant – Port Elizabeth
📍 Location: Port Elizabeth
📅 Date Posted: 08 April 2025
📝 Job Type: Permanent
💼 Industry: Human Resources
💰 Salary: Market Related
🧩 EE Position: Yes
📎 Reference Number: SI-113

About the Company

Join a leading company committed to delivering exceptional service to both employees and management. As an HR Consultant in Port Elizabeth, you will be part of an organization that values the development and well-being of its employees, supporting operational goals through strategic HR management. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will be expected to provide expert advice, implement HR processes, and support employee engagement while ensuring compliance with legal and internal standards.

Role Overview

The HR Consultant is responsible for managing and implementing HR processes, projects, and activities throughout the employee lifecycle at a business unit level. This includes recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance consulting, data management, governance, and learning and development administration. You will provide consistent, sound HR advice and ensure the seamless delivery of HR services in alignment with company procedures, compliance standards, and Sun International’s values.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of HR Operational Services

• Understand and implement the people strategy to support business operations.

• Partner with management to address performance, productivity, and other people challenges, offering practical solutions to improve people practices.

• Facilitate recruitment and selection processes, including advertising, interviewing, reference checking, and appointments.

• Oversee the onboarding process, ensuring new employees have a positive experience aligned with Sun International’s Employer Value Proposition (EVP).

• Resolve payroll and benefits queries and disputes, working closely with management to address employee relations issues.

• Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand the “pulse” of the business and communicate operational changes or challenges, ensuring timely resolution.

• Promote and implement Sun International’s values and culture to improve employee engagement across the business unit.

HR Data Integrity & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the HR Information Management System, including employee personal details and employment changes.

• Maintain employee files and track leave liabilities and sick leave balances.

• Monitor and prepare reports on key HR processes, including employment equity and skills development, ensuring data accuracy for audits and reporting.

• Capture and update training records and coordinate skills development data for BBBEE reporting.

Performance Consulting

• Facilitate the performance management process and assist operators in addressing challenges or concerns related to performance.

• Track performance results across the business, identifying trends and gaps in individual and team performance.

• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence (COE) to provide learning solutions to address performance gaps.

• Implement change management plans and transformation initiatives to improve performance and align with business goals.

HR Governance

• Ensure compliance with HR processes and practices in line with labour legislation, BBBEE targets, Gaming Board regulations, and company policies.

• Act as the custodian of HR processes and provide advice to operations on HR best practices.

• Escalate concerns related to compliance and governance to HR management for resolution.

HR Project Implementation

• Understand the objectives, benefits, and deadlines of HR projects and ensure successful delivery according to the project plan.

• Coordinate project activities and communicate progress to stakeholders, resolving challenges as they arise.

• Assist with scheduling and coordinating communication efforts to support organizational changes.

• Provide feedback on project implementation and ensure compliance with change management processes.

Learning & Development Administration

• Capture and update training events and records in the learning management system.

• Coordinate compliance programs and logistical arrangements for facilitated learning sessions.

• Track and report on skills development and learnership contracts for the business unit.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Be responsive to daily HR-related queries, including policy, recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.

• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing guidance and advice on HR processes.

• Build trusted relationships with learning providers and auditors to ensure effective delivery of training programs.

Requirements

Education

• B. Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years experience in HR, with at least 3 years in an HR Officer role.

Skills and Knowledge

• Core Competencies: Planning, decision-making, evaluating HR competence, results orientation, relationship building, analytical thinking, managing risk, and motivating others.

• HR Expertise: Knowledge of recruitment, learning and development, performance management, talent management, workforce planning, change management, and remuneration.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, PeopleSoft, and other HR software.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships.

• Compliance: Knowledge of labour legislation and HR best practices.

Work Conditions and Special Requirements

• Ability to work on-site with hours aligned to operational requirements, including weekends and public holidays when necessary.

What the Company Offers

• A challenging and dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact on both employee and business success.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with a well-established company known for its focus on people development and engagement.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HR professional looking to make a difference in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply! Send your CV and cover letter referencing SI-113 for this exciting opportunity in Port Elizabeth.

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