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Human Resources Manager - Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth, Sidwell, ZA, 6200

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions.

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

What you can expect

The incumbent has overall responsibility for Human Resource Management of the CCE Port Elizabeth Site including ensuring compliance with South African Labour Legislation, BASF local and global HR policies and providing strategic and operational HR support in order for the site to achieve its goals and objectives. Duties will include the following:

Support the Site Manager and Leadership Team with professional HR strategy and guidance

Manage and oversee payroll and time and attendance processes

Provide leadership to direct reports through effective development, target setting, motivation and support

Develop and drive HR objectives and KPI's to support achievement Site operational objectives

Collaborate with and support CCE Europe operational leadership and projects

Develop HR strategies to ensure an available, competent, and motivated workforce

Enhance Employee Engagement by coordinating surveys and developing action plans in conjunction with Communications colleagues

Responsible for labour-related legislative processes which arise including headcount restructuring processes

Manage HR risk issues and ensure contingencies to mitigate the effects of internal and external labour unrest and strikes

Develop and implement HR policies and procedures and ensure alignment and consistent application thereof

Oversee and ensure employee remuneration and benefits are administered in a compliant and fair manner

Lead negotiator and liaison with employee representatives (Union)

Labour Law, HR Quality Systems, education assistance and job specific training

Manage the Industrial Relations in terms of Consequential Leadership, disciplinary processes and dispute resolution (Bargaining Council and Labour Court)

Manage HR Administration functions including onboarding, off boarding, and employee benefits

Responsible for Site compliance with Employment Equity Act including all statutory Site reporting

Ensure HR processes and policies meet the standards of all relevant Quality and Responsible Care Standards

Manage and improve HR systems

Co-ordinate the PEM and Talent Review processes and support leadership to optimize staff performance

Provide guidance, support and leadership to the Site as a positive Change Agent

What we expect

University degree in Human Resources or equivalent qualification

Minimum 8 - 10 years general HR experience preferable in the Automotive or Manufacturing Sector in a Unionized environment ideally with 5 years leadership experience

Strong knowledge and experience of SA labour legislation: Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Labour Relations Act

Strong understanding of relevant MIBCO Bargaining Council Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment

Proactive and hands on approach to the role

We offer

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team. Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.BASF is an equal opportunity employer which we embrace diversity and the principles of employment equity.

Closing date: 12 July 2024