Human Resources Specialist - Bethlehem Mill

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

Were looking for an HR Specialist for our Bethlehem Mill to join our team. The position supports the site in delivering the HR AOP at site level. The role partners with specific areas of the business to deliver the full employee life cycle whilst deliver on business imperatives. The role delivers on all HR requirement including Recruitment, Development, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Industrial Relations, Culture & Engagement, Communication, Legal compliance, Ethics, HR Administration and Change projects.

Accountabilities

Drive Talent Acquisition for Frontline for the defined business area using a variety of techniques. Ensure compliance with Employment Equity targets, Procedures, Entry requirements, Strategic Workforce Plan and headcount budget (AOP). Custodian of high quality talent for the business.

Manage a high quality and thorough administrative process for all HR related processes including payroll documentation, take-ons, promotions and separations.

Support employee capability building and skills development through identified Learning & Development programmes

Manage employee relations within assigned business area. Are involved in the scheduling and management of the monthly Management Union meeting, and regular Employment Equity Forums. Actively manage a constructive union relationship.

Manage disciplinary matters and grievances within the policy timeframes, decisively and in accordance to Labour Legislation. Prepare and represent cases at the CCMA at conciliation and arbitration level.

Drive the Pepsico Performance Management Cycle within the assigned business area. Ensure all employees have PDRs with objectives that are regularly and fairly reviewed. Monitor system inputs and compliance

Drive the Pepsico Talent Management cycle with the assigned business areas. Talent mapping conducted and key action agreed and monitored

Drive the Communication and facilitation of the Employee Wellness Programme Deployment within the assigned area. Helps managers who have identified employees in need of the intervention. Works with the service provider to ensure that the required intervention happens. Help re-integrate employees back to work life.

Conducts Stay, Exit and OHS Interviews. Results used to draw up action plans that are agreed with line managers and actively monitored.

Co-develop the site culture and engagement plan with the HR Manager. Actively drive the plan to ensure continuous improvement in employee morale and engagement.

Monthly reporting completed.

Prepares for and co-ordinate activities in preparaton for Legal and Governance HR Audits

Conducts comparative analysis, trends and reports on Employment Equity statistics, incidents of discipline, union growth, exits and related key matters. Gives insights on site dynamics and ER matters. Provides intelligence on matters outside of the domain of HR but with probable impact on site relationships

Co ordinates and executes planned change management activities to support organisational or operational changes and/or Projects.

Qualifications

B Tech or Degree in Social Sciences/HR Management/Business Management

5 years year experience in an HR role servicing a business area

Knowledge and experience with Labour Legislation. Previous experience with disciplinary cases and CCMA preparation and representation at arbitration. Experience with BBBEE principles

Experience in working with shop stewards

Proven track record in Recruitment of staff

Compensation and benefits knowledge

Coaching skills and experience preferred

Knowledge of change theory, career pathing, employee motivation theory, leadership principles

Sound ability to translate HR theory into practice

Presentation and facilitation skills

Strong Excel and Power Point skills required

Strong Influencer

Salaried