HR Officer: Organisational Development (Psychometrist) - 6 Months Contract – Medical Scheme - Pretoria

JOB SUMMARY

The HR Officer will provide support to the Senior Manager through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):
? Organisational Development
? Performance Management
? Employee Wellness and Health Management
? Training and development
? Talent Management

KPAs
Organisational Development
? Apply knowledge in organisational assessment to support the design, development, implementation and evaluation of change management programs and organisational problem solving.
? Assist with the compilation of the monthly and annual OD reports as required
? Communication and education of all HR related issues and building awareness around it
? Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organisational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, and motivation to assess organisational functioning.
? Compile batteries of suitable psychological tests to be used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, and promotion.

Performance Management
? Develop and facilitate the implementation of performance management
? Develop and implement a personal development programme for succession plan candidates as determined through Succession Planning

Employee Wellness and Health
? Develop, implement, monitor and report on the Quality of the Work-life Programme including strategies, policies and procedures
? Assess and evaluate the Employee Assistance Programme

Training and Development
? Develop and address Training and Development needs
? Participate in relevant Sector Education Training
? Conduct and/or arrange ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
? Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires
? Facilitate an array of professional development programs, including components of the management, leadership and customer service curriculum.

Talent Management
? Develop Talent Management strategies aligned to business strategy
? Drive the employer brand management plans and employee value proposition/s
? Conduct employee perceptions surveys to retain and attract talent

REQUIREMENTS
? Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or similar
? A postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
? Registration as a psychometrist would be an advantage
? Registration as an HR Professional with the South African Board for People Practice would be beneficial
? 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in a human resource management function
? At least 3 years in an Organisational Development position
? Extensive knowledge of Organisational Development methodologies
? Extensive knowledge of employee wellness and health programmes and methodologies
? Knowledge of training and development methodologies and principles
? Knowledge of performance management systems especially Balance Scorecard
? Training and Development Facilitation Skills
? Excellent skills in dealing effectively with both individuals and groups of individuals at a full range of levels on a variety of work related issues and influencing them to change their behaviour
? Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
? Excellent, written and numerical comprehension - understanding written sentences, paragraphs, numerical data in work related documents
? Good writing skills - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
? Ability to effectively deliver leadership, management, and/or function specific programs
? Demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions based on data and statistics
? The ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behaviour.
? The ability to study and apply new information to the HR policies and practices
? Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships— Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time