People & Culture Consultant

About the Role

The People & Culture Consultant provides professional HR advisory and operational support across the employee lifecycle, driving an exceptional employee experience. The role partners with managers and employees to implement people practices that support organisational objectives, enhance employee experience, strengthen organisational culture, and ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and people-related matters.
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, selection, onboarding, and employee integration.
• Manage and advise on employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary processes, performance concerns, and workplace conflict.
• Support performance management, talent management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Partner with managers to identify organisational and people challenges and recommend practical HR solutions.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with learning and development needs analysis and implementation of development programmes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, contracts, personnel files, and HR documentation in accordance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Administer HR processes and employee lifecycle activities, including appointments, transfers, promotions, employee changes, terminations, and leave administration.
• Support monthly payroll processes by ensuring the timely and accurate submission of employee data, employee movements, and supporting documentation.
• Generate and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and people analytics to support decision-making, audits, compliance reporting, and business requirements.
• Support the coordination and submission of Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs), ensuring compliance with SETA and legislative requirements.
• Monitor training initiatives, skills development activities, Employment Equity objectives, and related reporting to support organisational transformation goals.
• Assist with B-BBEE Skills Development initiatives, verification processes, audit preparation, and the maintenance of compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support Skills Development, Employment Equity, and broader transformation initiatives.
• Monitor HR trends and workforce data and provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Ensure HR practices comply with relevant labour legislation, internal policies, and governance requirements.
• Support employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and transformation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and contribute to HR reporting and audits.
• Review and contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Build trusted relationships with employees, managers, and other key stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• HR Consulting
• Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
• Stakeholder Management
• Coaching and Advisory Skills
• Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, and Sound Judgement
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Confidentiality and Professional Integrity
• Analytical and Reporting Capability
• Change Management
• Planning and Organisational Skills
• Commercial and Business Awareness
• Understanding of HR Metrics
• Working knowledge of Skills Development legislation, SETA requirements, Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs), Annual Training Reports (ATRs), Employment Equity, and B-BBEE compliance requirements
• HR Administration and Record Management
• Excel Skills (Basic to Intermediate)

Success Measures

Success in the role may be measured through:

• Quality and responsiveness of HR advisory support
• Employee engagement and experience
• Effective resolution of employee relations matters
• Recruitment and retention outcomes
• Performance management effectiveness
• Compliance with employment legislation and HR policies
• Delivery of agreed People & Culture initiatives
• Accuracy and timeliness of HR administration, reporting, and payroll inputs
• Stakeholder satisfaction

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Organisational Development, or a related field.
• Approximately 3–5 years' relevant HR Generalist or HR Consulting experience.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, recruitment, organisational development, employee engagement initiatives, and HR administration.
• Experience coordinating and submitting Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs) and Annual Training Reports (ATRs).
• Knowledge of Skills Development legislation, SETA requirements, and training compliance processes.
• Experience with Employment Equity legislation, reporting requirements, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of B-BBEE Skills Development requirements, verification processes, and transformation reporting.
• Experience working with HR systems, workforce reporting, payroll administration, and training administration will be advantageous.

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