Job Details
- Expires 1 June 0 days left to apply
- Province: Eastern Cape
- Type of engagement: Temporary employment
- Posted: April 12th
Background to Position
The University of Fort Hare is a vibrant, equitable and sustainable African university, committed to teaching and research excellence at the service of its students, scholars and the wider community. It seeks to recruit and appoint suitable qualified and experienced candidates for the fixed-term position.
Purpose:
As an HR Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day HR operations for the university. You will work closely with the HR team, senior management, and employees to ensure that HR policies, programs, and processes are aligned with the university's strategic objectives and comply with legal and regulatory requirements. You will also be responsible for ensuring the HR systems, processes, and procedures are efficient, effective, and support the university's goals.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day HR operations for the university, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and benefits administration.
- Ensure that HR policies, programs, and processes are aligned with the university's strategic objectives and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with senior management to assess the organization's needs and identify areas for improvement in processes, policies, and culture.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to support the efficient and effective delivery of HR services.
- Ensure HR systems, processes, and procedures are efficient, effective, and support the university's goals.
- Manage HR data and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Manage the HR budget, including identifying opportunities to optimize spending.
- Collaborate with the HR team, senior management, and employees to identify and address HR-related issues and concerns.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and practices.
Inherent Criteria
Requirements:
- Honours degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in HR operations or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, practices, and procedures.
- Experience in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Experience in managing HR systems, processes, and procedures.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with HR data management and analysis.
- Experience managing HR budgets and optimizing spending.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Application Requirement
To Apply: Interested applicants who meet the criteria are invited to:
1. Visit the Website: www.ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert and to apply online. Applications must clearly indicate the name of the post applied for.
2. Submit the motivation and resume as well as supporting documents namely; ID/passport, certificates and proof of remuneration and three work-related referees, on the application website.
3. Note that for all re-advertised positions this advert supersedes the one advertised previously owing to modifications made. Candidates who have previously applied are requested to re-apply.
4. No faxes or walk-ins (hard copies) will be accepted.
5. Applicants are urged to ensure that their applications reach the Human Resources Department before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
6. Failure to comply with the above directions will result in the application being disqualified.
Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only.
Queries can be directed to Ms. Fungai Matumba on fmatumba@ufh.ac.za and 043 704 7190
Note that for all re-advertised positions this advert supersedes the one advertised previously owing to modifications made. Candidates who have previously applied are requested to re-apply
