Human Resources Manager at a Leading Transport Company

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

The Human Resources Manager has ultimate responsibility for all people-based activity for the company from both an operational and strategic perspective. He/She is involved in many areas such as Resource Planning and Recruitment, Training, and managing a variety of Employee Relations issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic HR and administrative direction in the development of the Company by supporting the business objectives, fostering loyalty and staff motivation, and ensuring open lines of communication exist.
• Provide relevant learning models and human capital development initiatives while maintaining the corporate culture of the company.
• Responsible for ensuring the adequacy of Human Capital to support the business strategy in line with the recruitment policy of the company.
• Initiate the development of new policies given the evolving nature of the company
• Promote the corporate culture throughout the company to create and maintain an atmosphere of trust and respect.
• Provide up-to-date advice on employment laws and manage disciplinary/grievance issues.
• Coordinate staff counseling sessions for employees.
• Manage the Performance Management process and implement the Performance Improvement process for poor-performing employees.
• Initiate and conduct Talent/Leadership Assessments for high-potential employees and follow up on development requirements by the due date using Current Estimate Potential (CEP) strategy.
• Provide strategic support to the CEO and lead the change management initiatives across the company.
• Manage application and effectiveness of Merit and Bonus reviews for the company.
• Develop and define KPIs in line with companywide goals and objectives working closely with all Heads of Department and business unit.