CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
THOMAS BOUCHER
PREAMBLE
After having completed my undergraduate studies at NWU, Vaal Campus, I have endeavored to make a success of my life and career. I am passionate about what I do and am goal driven. I have a stable personality and enjoy a challenge, while see- ing projects through to the end. I set high standards for myself, am self-motivated with a high level of initiative.
I am a qualified HR & IR Specialist with more than 9 years’ experience in Industri- al Relations and Human Resource Management within the Temporary Employ- ment Services, Transport, Metal, Engineering & Construction industry. In 2017, I started to assist and shadow an experienced HR Manager. I had 8 employees reporting to me and in 2021 I started as an HR Manager overseeing 300 employ- ees.
Although I have a strong grasp of Labour Legislation, I have developed my man- agement, IR and HR generalist skills through dedicated study and on-job experi- ence. I also have excellent communication and computer skills. My most significant strength is that I am extremely organised. This strength al- lows me to better myself and my work. I am extremely set on attending to all mat- ters effectively, sufficiently and expeditiously. I am hard working and always ea- ger to learn from my peers, leaders and managers.
My career objectives are to utilise and develop my obtained knowledge, experi- ence and skills in order to excel in my profession. I strive to assist and advise clients to the best of my abilities. I am very focused and hardworking and be- lieve that my skills, together with my willingness to learn, will enable me to be a valuable contributor to any firm/company.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Names & Surname: THOMAS JOSHUA (TOMMIE) BOUCHER Gender: MALE
Identity Number: 881**********
Nationality SOUTH AFRICAN
Language proficiency: AFRIKAANS (Home language) & ENGLISH
(Read, Speak, Write)
Health: EXCELLENT
Drivers license: CODE 8
Mobile: 082-***-****
E-mail: **************@*****.***
Hobbies and interests: Travelling
Hunting
Cycling
QUALIFICATIONS
Secondary Qualifications
Grade 12 (full exemption): Dr Malan High School, Meyerton 2006 Tertiary Education
B. Com
Human Resource
Management
(Behavioural Sciences)
North West University, Vanderbijlpark
campus
2009
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OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED/COURSES COMPLETED
Occupationally directed ETD Practices
APSO – Federation of African
Professional Staffing Organistations
2019
April 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Position
Employer Period
HR & IR MANAGER THE DIRARO GROUP
June 2020 to current
MAIN DUTIES
1. Personnel Administration & Payroll
Ensure that all employees receive proper documentation regarding per- sonnel matters, i.e. letters of appointment, transfer, termination, promo- tion, remuneration adjustment, etc.
Ensure that all employee records are up to date;
Take appropriate action at the request of line management when an em- ployee has not reported for duty.
Overseeing Sage payroll of all weekly and monthly employees.
Sending birthday emails on a daily basis.
2. Recruitment, Contracting of Staff and Administration o f Staff Files
Recruitment of Competent Employees and onboarding
Obtain ID, Qualifications, MIE Forms, and Site specific documentation.
Monitor, coordinate and implement contract renewals and new contracts
Draft and implementation of policies and procedures 5
Update staff files accordingly
Perform and monitor background checks on all new staff which includes criminal and qualification verifications.
Ensure cost-effective recruitment using appropriate sources.
Ensure that the recruitment and selection of people is done objectively and is based on job descriptions and specifications, to ultimately ensure that the requirements of my clients are met.
Create and maintain a pool of suitable candidates to ensure effective, immediate appointment, where possible.
Analyse labour turnover statistics
3. Labour Relations
Drafting of disciplinary charge sheets;
Monitoring & Control of Absenteeism,
Chairing and initiating of Disciplinary Enquiry proceedings
Prepare for and attend Conciliation and Arbitration sessions scheduled by the CCMA that arise from labour disputes.
Assisting with Injury on duty (IOD) claims on CompEasy for accidents and incidents on site.
Training and advising all team members on a continuous basis on the correct procedures to be followed in the event of IR related Matters.
Attend to Labour Relations matters, e.g. trade union consultations, Re- trenchments, grievances, counselling, etc. where required.
Ensure that management are acquainted with, and adhere to, current legislation.
Ensure that legislated remuneration (BCEA) and Main Collective Agreement of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Fright and Transport industry are adhered to.
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Ensure that the Company’s Grievance and Disciplinary procedures are followed.
4. Human Resources Policy & Procedures
Ensuring that the company`s Human Resources and Labour Relations policy manuals in terms of current legislation is up to date.
Ensure that the Company’s personnel procedures are strictly adhered to. 5. Talent Management
Training internal and external employees on Industrial Relations and Hu- man Resources legislation, which includes Policies and Procedures. 6. Employee Welfare
Counselling of employees who may no longer be in a position to perform their duties because of failing health, including HIV/AIDS counselling and referral.
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Position
Employer Period
HR & IR SPECIALIST AMT AFRICA
RECRUITMENT
May 2016 – May 2020
Reason for leaving:
Restructuring
MAIN DUTIES
7. Personnel Administration
Ensure that all employees receive proper documentation regarding per- sonnel matters, i.e. letters of appointment, transfer, termination, promo- tion, remuneration adjustment, etc.
Ensure that all employee records are up to date;
Take appropriate action at the request of line management when an em- ployee has not reported for duty.
8. Recruitment, Contracting of Staff and Administration o f Staff Files
Recruitment of Competent Employees and onboarding
Obtain ID, Qualifications, MIE Forms, and Site specific documentation.
Monitor, coordinate and implement contract renewals and new contracts
Draft and implementation of policies and procedures
Update staff files accordingly
Perform and monitor background checks on all new staff which includes criminal and qualification verifications.
Ensure cost-effective recruitment using appropriate sources.
Ensure that the recruitment and selection of people is done objectively and is based on job descriptions and specifications, to ultimately ensure that the requirements of my clients are met.
Create and maintain a pool of suitable candidates to ensure effective, immediate appointment, where possible.
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Analyse labour turnover statistics
9. Labour Relations
Drafting of disciplinary charge sheets;
Monitor & Control Absenteeism,
Chairing and initiating of Disciplinary Enquiry proceedings
Attend to CCMA matters (Conciliation & Arbitration)
Ensuring that my clients have all relevant documentation, which in cludes, Injury on duty (IOD) packs for accidents and incidents on site.
Training and advising all team members on a continuous basis on the correct procedures to be followed in the event of IR related Matters.
Attend to Labour Relations matters, e.g. trade union consultations, Re- trenchments, grievances, counselling, etc. where required.
Ensure that management are acquainted with, and adhere to, current legislation.
Ensure that legislated remuneration (BCEA) is adhered to.
Ensure that the Company’s Grievance and Disciplinary procedures are followed.
Chair appeal hearings when needed.
Prepare for and attend Conciliation and Arbitration sessions scheduled by the CCMA that arise from labour disputes.
10. Human Resources Policy & Procedures
Ensuring that the company`s Human Resources and Labour Relations policy manuals in terms of current legislation is up to date.
Ensure that the Company’s personnel procedures are strictly adhered to. 11. Talent Management
Training internal and external employees on Industrial Relations and Hu- man Resources legislation, which includes Policies and Procedures. 9
12. Employee Welfare
Counselling of employees who may no longer be in a position to perform their duties because of failing health, including HIV/AIDS counselling and referral.
Position Employer Period
HR & IR Officer ALL LIFE July 2015 to April 2016
Reason for leaving:
Better opportunity
Duties included:
Recruitment, Contracting of Staff and Administration o f Staff Files
Develop and monitor a database of both fixed term and permanent contracts of employment.
Monitor, coordinate and implement employee contract renewals and new em- ployment contracts
Keeping staff files up to date
Ensuring that the company`s Human Resources and Labour Relations policy manuals in terms of current legislation is up to date.
Manage fit and proper requirements for the FSB
Maintain the FAIS representative’s register on a regular basis
Performance management and improvement systems.
Organizational development and training of personnel.
Employment and compliance with regulatory concerns regarding employees
Employee onboarding, development, needs assessment, training and exit inter- viewing
HR policy development and documentation;
Employee/Labour and Union relations and negotiation
Coordinating, processing and chairing of disciplinary/grievance hearings. 10
Coordinating and scheduling of Disciplinary and Capacity hearings
IR training
Advising management and staff on all employee relations matters;
Consulting on HR/employee relations;
Preparing for, and attending to, conciliation and arbitration hearings (CCMA)
Promoting a beneficial relationship between Management and employees;
Advising management on the steps in the progressive disciplinary system of the company.
Correctly implement retrenchment procedures in terms of company policy and legislation.
Minute taking
Assisted the HR Department with the following functions:
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration (Medical Aid & Provident Fund)
- Employment Equity
Position Employer Period
Group HR & IR Officer THE WORKFORCE
GROUP
November 2011 to
June 2015
Reason for leaving:
Better opportunity
Duties included:
Coordination, processing and chairing of disciplinary/grievance hearings;
Advise management and staff on all employee relations issues to ensure pro- gressive discipline are followed through with the keeping of such records;
The opening, administrating and updating of all CCMA and Bargaining Council files;
Preparing for, and attending to, conciliation and arbitration hearings (CCMA)
Drafting and filing of various applications in the CCMA, Bargaining Council and Dispute Resolution Centre
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Investigating all matters in depth and corresponding with the relevant branches to ensure all relevant documentation required is received on time;
Following up on all Labour related matters and ensuring the legal department are aware at all times of any deadlines as set by the CCMA and/or bargaining councils
Assist management in conducting disciplinary hearings and facilitating pro- cesses such as poor work performance, etc.
Obtaining tax directives from SARS and ensuring payments are done on time
Booking of flights and accommodation when needed
Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings and conferences
Taking of disciplinary enquiry minutes
Arrange, scheduling and conducting the induction program for the whole region
Assist and advise the clients of the group in respect of all industrial relations and employee relations matters pertaining to all employees of the group;
Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages opportunities for promotion and employee benefits
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organisational objectives
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel- related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals and absenteeism rec- ords
Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination
Oversee the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and posi- tions
Coordinate and keeping records of attendance registers for all branches
Recruitment, Contracting of Staff and Administration o f Staff Files 12
Payroll Administration
Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems for permanent and temporary staff
Give advice to management which includes organisation policies and proce- dures and consult on HR/Industrial Relations;
Promote a beneficial relationship between Management and employees;
Advise managers and supervisors on the steps of the progressive disciplinary system of the company. Counsel managers on employment matters;
Payroll – assist in resolving queries, processing of new recruits and termina- tions;
Position Employer Period
HR Officer TRAINING FORCE (A
DIVISION OF THE
WORKFORCE
GROUP)
April 2010 to
November 2011
Reason for leaving:
Transferred to Head
Office as they required
more staff to assist
with IR & HR
Duties included:
Maintain staff files and ensure all staff records are up to date;
Oversee all staff leave and updating records of all leave files;
Updating all employees leave and monitor leave balances;
Coordinate leave for December closures
Capture all leave applications on the Payroll system;
Oversee and coordinate the increases and promotions monthly;
Oversee and check all staff commission;
Ensure all notices in the branches required by legislation is present and updated;
Oversee and coordinate all internal vacancy functions within the Company;
Induction of new employees;
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Control and coordinate the distribution and usage of the Order Confirmation Books;
Control and maintain the usage and additions of the HR file within each branch;
Assist with reviews and additions of systems, policies and procedures;
Compiled a monthly salary confirmation report with all leave documentation for the Workforce Group’s Head Office;
Compile monthly compliment reports for The Workforce Group’s Head Office;
Handled all Exit interviews for terminated employees within the company;
Assist and Coordinate all Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
Advise management and staff on all employee relations issues;
Assist management in conducting disciplinary hearings and facilitating pro- cesses such as poor work performance, etc.
Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings and conferences
Taking of minutes
Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages opportunities for promotion and employee benefits
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organisational objectives
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel- related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals and absenteeism rec- ords
Coordinate and keeping records of attendance registers for all branches
Recruitment, Contracting of Staff and Administration o f Staff Files
Give advice to management which includes organisation policies and proce- dures and consult on HR/Industrial Relations;
Promote a beneficial relationship between Management and employees; 14
Advise managers and supervisors on the steps of the progressive disciplinary system of the company. Counsel managers on employment matters;
Payroll – assist in resolving queries, processing of new recruits and termina- tions;
REFERENCES
AMT Africa Recruitment Mr. Luis Pires
CFO
The Workforce Group Mrs Adeline Findlay (Pay-
roll Manager
The Workforce Group Mrs Faith Newat (Group
HR and IR Executive
Manager)
Training Force Mrs Rita Du Chenne
(COO)
AllLife Alexandra Menego
Human Capital Director
Thank you for your taking the time to read this CV. Tommie Boucher