People Practices Manager - Production

Job Description

Our client, a fully integrated producer, packer, and marketer based in the Citrusdal Valley, Western Cape, is seeking a for People Practices Manager to support their Production Business Unit.

Role Overview:

The purpose of the role is to fulfil a coordination and supporting role to drive People Best Practices. The role will facilitate a values and culture driven environment, positioning the business as a leader in the international fresh produce industry. The role will form part of the production management team and will report cross-functionally to the Head of People Practices of the company.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong managerial, facilitation and execution skills
• Complemented by energy and drive
• Relevant tertiary qualification and experience
• Good reporting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong belief in the potential of people and communities
• Team player, interdependence, servant leadership

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute HR Strategy and Practices within the Production Business Unit
• Facilitate Culture and Values Engagement
• Implement Industrial Relations (IR) Procedures & support Workers Committee
• Oversee Recruitment and Onboarding practices of wage level employees
• Ensure Legal Compliance, Policies and Procedures are followed and give support to compliance for Ethical Audits
• Reporting of Relevant People Data to production managers
• Housing Management and Solutions
• Play a supporting role to the rest of the HR team with regards to Health & Safety, Training and Compensation as relevant to the Production Business Unit

Salary is market related