Senior Manager: HR Operations

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TypePermanent | SalaryThe total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience. | Posted 7 days ago | Closing date 30 June

The position of Senior Manager: HR Operations is vacant. The Senior Manager HR Operations will report directly to the Chief Corporate Services Officer. The position is based in Pretoria and is a permanent position for employment.

The total remuneration package will be market related and is negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.

The Senior Manager HR Operations will lead the HR operations division and oversee day-to-day HR activities across the organization. Key responsibilities include managing compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee relations, diversity programs, HR systems, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Manager will partner with leadership to optimize HR services and programs that attract, retain and engage top talent.

The Senior Manager HR Operations will support the Chief Corporate Service Officer through the implementation of the following Key Performance areas:

• Lead the HR Operations division and oversee all day-to-day HR Operations Implement best practices and ensure HR operational services across the organization. Develop and enforce HR Policies and procedures.
• Manage the total rewards program including compensation, benefits, rewards and recognitions.
• Conduct Salary benchmarking, analyze market trends, and structure competitive pay bands. Partner with leadership on rewards strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Lead Employee Relations strategy and oversee collective bargaining agreements.
• Mediate disputes and conflicts to maintain a healthy workplace
• Develop an effective recruitment strategy to acquire top talent.
• Manage the recruitment process for executive and leadership roles
• Establish HR Metrics and reporting to demonstrative impact of HR programs.
• Develop, prepare and manage Reporting for Board Committee, Executive Team and various stakeholders
• Lead adoption of self-service tools and technologies to optimize HR Service delivery.
• Enhance onboarding and off boarding programs for a positive hire to retire experience. Collaborate with our employee wellness team to develop engaging interventions and activities that promote health and wellbeing.
• Drive Employment equity and transformation initiatives
• Develop and execute the EE Plan to meet diversity and inclusion goals.
• Drive Employment equity and transformation initiatives
• HR Systems, analytics and reporting to support data-driven decisions.
• Partner with internal communications to support HR goals.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for all HR policies and Activities.
• Lead ethics and corporate governance initiatives as they relate the HR.

Qualification requirements are:

• Minimum a 3-year Degree/ BTech, Bachelors, Advance Diploma (NQF level 7) in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology or similar
• A related postgraduate qualification will be beneficial
• Must have previous remuneration and benefits experience Minimum 5 – 8 years’ work experience; 5 of which must be at a management level. At least 3 years’ experience with SAGE 300 or a similar payroll system.
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the Scheme’s values and ethical standards

Behavioural Competencies

• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission and strategic objectives of GEMS Displays cultural, gender, race and age sensitivity as well as adaptability
• Be organised and have good time management skills Be analytical and have the ability to analyse and interpret remuneration data
• Ability to work under pressure and to effectively handle multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit positive working relationships
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to work well as part of a team Be computer literate on an advanced level
• Have a diligent work ethic with attention to detail
• Self-motivated and pro-active Have strong negotiation skills
• Ability to give advice and engage with senior stakeholders
• Extensive knowledge of Labour legislation and Codes of Good Practice Extensive knowledge of human resources management practices, procedures and policies
• Extensive experience in report writing and excellent PowerPoint and presentation development skills
• Extensive knowledge of writing and presenting HR policies and procedures
• Excellent research and data interpretation skills

Desirable

• Have an understanding of the medical schemes industry

All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :

Should you be interested, please apply for the position by emailing your CV to

https://www.pnet.co.za/offers/offerPreview.cfm?id=3937563&click=no&rs=1&status=online&previewid=616f6103477480beed389f8b8bf15ada

*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.

  *** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless

there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose

 ***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.

*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.

*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model

*** GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.

*** Successful candidates will be required to seek approval to conduct other work outside of GEMS.

GEMS Employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the organisation’s paramount values: Excellence, Member Value, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration

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Life at GEMS 

At GEMS we value our employees and we continuously work towards creating a positive employee experience at all levels. Our values and ethics drive a business culture that encompasses a positive work ethos and environment for our employees to thrive and grow in. We offer our employees exceptional opportunities to develop and grow by participating in our robust learning and development programmes.
Our focused leadership team continuously strives to maintain a culture that fosters a healthy and positive work environment that respects the dignity and diversity of each member of our organisation while providing support in a workplace that is built on the cornerstones of ethics and collaboration.
We encourage our young workforce to deliver excellence in the work they do while driving innovation to create a valuable experience for our members.

GEMS continues to focus on transformation within the healthcare industry and emphasizes the need to employ people living with a disability. We have an employment equity plan and a disability strategy that is monitored closely to reach our transformation targets. GEMS has low levels of employee attrition and have strategies in place to retain our key talent. We have a formal Performance Management and Rewards Programme that aligns with our scheme values and we recognize great performance. We also offer rewards and recognition awards to our top performing employees.

GEMS recruitment process 

The GEMS recruitment process is focused on attracting skilled talent that align with our scheme’s values and ethics to ensure that we recruit individuals who fit our results driven culture.
We use various platforms to source candidates and we have a strong focus on employment equity and transformation when we appoint candidates.
At GEMS we pride ourselves on being meticulous in our recruitment and placement process. We ensure that our `new hires receive only the best from us during the recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a seamless integration into the organisation.