HR Associate at The People Practice

Our client, a field farm is looking to hire a HR Associate responsible for supporting the entire life cycle of staff members, from recruitment to retention to growth. The HR Associate will work closely with the Department Lead to enhance the employee experience based on the organisation’s value proposition.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:

• Assist in managing the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants.
• Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation and onboarding processes.
• Ensure proper documentation and completion of new hire paperwork.

Employee Engagement and Retention:

• Support the development and implementation of initiatives to promote employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Conduct employee surveys, analyze feedback, and recommend actions to address areas of improvement.

Performance Management:

• Assist in overseeing the performance management process, including setting performance goals, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching to employees.
• Help develop and implement performance improvement plans as needed.

HR Policies and Procedures:

• Support in developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure policies are communicated effectively to employees and consistently applied across the organization.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs and assist in developing training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
• Coordinate employee training sessions and workshops, both internally and externally sourced.

HR Compliance:

• Maintain compliance with national, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Review policies and practices to ensure compliance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Support the administration of employee compensation and benefits programs, including salary administration, bonus plans, health insurance, and other employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and market standards.

HR Metrics and Reporting:

• Collect and analyze HR data to track key metrics such as turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and diversity metrics.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for management to inform decision-making.

Culture:

•  Participate in brainstorming sessions for culture initiatives using insight gathered from the employee base.
• Act as a culture keeper in key areas and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc degree in Human Resources Management/Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the Human Resources field or similar.
• Necessary HR certifications (e.g., CIPM, PHR etc.).
• Strong understanding of talent management principles, retention, compliance, and best practices.
• Proficient in HR software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Must have skills

• Organised and able to handle multiple tasks promptly while managing expectations.
• Ability to support people to perform their tasks effectively.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization, from entry-level to senior leadership.
• Approachable and able to build trust with team members.