My client within the financial sector is seeking to appoint a HR Specialist for a 6 months’ contract role. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist professional technical support and manage the HR function.

Minimum Requirements:

• Postgraduate Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• 15 years’ experience in the HR field preferable in the public sector.
• Knowledge of human resource IT systems, processes and policies.
• Analytical skills and ability to think and operate strategically.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Knowledge of government policies and legal compliance issues in the public sector.

Key Performance Areas:

• Development and implementation of the strategic human resource strategy, plan and policies.
• Development and implementation of remuneration, compensation, employee development (capacity building), performance management, reward/ recognition, recruitment and retention and job evaluation systems and processes.
• Development, implementation and maintenance of an employee wellness program.
• Implementation and processing of disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Attend to recruitment and placements.
• Leave management systems administration.
• Manage the maintenance and ensure compliance with relevant requirements of individual employee and organization-wide HR records.