Clicks Group | Human Resource Officer III

We are looking to recruit a permanent Human Resource Officer III to work for United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD). The role will be based at Roodepoort, at our Lea Glen branch and will report to the Human Resource Manager.

• To implement and maintain the Human Resources initiatives at an operational level in cooperation with the HR Manager in order to support the achievement of the organizational strategy.

• To assist the team with the consistent and effective management of IR issues in line with the company policies and procedures and according to legislative requirements
• To manage the co-ordination and communication with all relevant stakeholders including management and employees
• To manage the efficient, timeous and accurate administration and record keeping of all HR related information with the HR Administrator in order to ensure high levels of compliance
• To compile, generate and analyse HR statistics and reports for the division in order to facilitate quality decision making and meet legislative requirements
• Assist HR Manager to drive consistent performance management process
• To support the drive of effective people management processes within the division ensuring a performance culture
• To support the implementation of the BU transformation roadmap in order to achieve the BU transformation targets
• To ensure superior customer service through the resolution of all HR related queries
• To assist the HR Manager with the implementation of projects and initiatives
• Manage payroll administration cut-off dates
• Compensation and Benefits – Ensure all benefit queries are resolved in a timely manner, check accuracy of data captured on payroll for all band
• Onboarding and exit documentation and submit to payroll timeously
• Implement HR initiatives and processes across the employee life cycle aligned UPD’s people strategy and the company’s strategic goals
• Effective HR administration and reporting – overtime, absenteeism, leave, headcount/sustainability, salary due-by etc.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, entering data accurately within agreed time lines and submitting to payroll
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and queries by collecting and analyzing information, escalating to Group timeously

• Matric / Grade 12
• Degree/Diploma in Human Resources Management/Social Sciences/Humanities
• 3 years’ HR experience in pharmaceutical/retail/healthcare environment.
• SABPP membership (advantageous)

• Essential: 2 – 3 years Generalist HR experience in a Pharmaceutical/Distribution/Wholesale/FMCG industry
• Essential: 2 – 3 years Experience in IR, Recruitment, Payroll and HR Administration
• Desirable: Experience using SAP HCM QA / PRODUCTION

• Job Knowledge:
• Strong knowledge of the HR value chain and related practices
• Experience of providing support to employees and management on questions related to payroll transactions and related information upon request
• Knowledge and understanding of the industry (Pharmaceutical/Distribution/Wholesale) (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Industrial / Employee Relations legislation and procedures and CCMA representation
• Knowledge of Competency based recruitment and target selection techniques and talent management principles
• Knowledge of Employment legislation including OHSA, EEA, BCEA, SDA, LRA

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels;
• Interviewing and assessing ability;
• Attention to detail and analytical ability;
• Conflict management and problem solving skills;
• Customer service orientation

• Working with People
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Analysing
• Adapting and Responding to Change

N.B: If you have not received any communication from us within 14 days from the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.