MS Office Package
CAMILA THOMAS
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Senior Human Resources Manager with outstanding performance in HR Generalist, Management, Human Capital, Talent Acquisition within the IT, E- Commerce, Property And Education Sectors. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of Human Resources particularly in business partnership. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments, while developing and growing the business on a group level. Excellent reputation in resolving issues and improvement in business practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
SENIOR GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
08.2017 - 06.2020
- LEAD CAPITAL (PTY) LTD Recruitment and Selection:.
- Attract, retain, and motivate staff.
- Manage the recruitment process for employees and consultants ensuring the right talent is identified and attracted.
- Coordinate the advertising of vacancies, assess applications, liaise with head-hunters as required and interview applicants.
- Coordinate and manage the orientation of new employees, process probationary reviews, employee evaluations and terminations.
- Analyse the skills and qualities required for each job and develop job descriptions.
- Manage the contracting process for employees and consultants.
- Ensure that the on-boarding and staff induction process is up to date and conducted by Managers and Line Managers.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Manage the HRMS.
- Compile monthly management reports as required.
- Evaluation - KPIS measures quarterly reviews.
- Monthly training reports and development Performance Management.
- Implement performance management/talent management initiatives in order to ensure enhanced knowledge and skills sharing/transfer.
- Ensure that active performance management is practised effectively, understanding at an individual level the personal and professional aspiration of each staff member, and ensuring those are relayed through a line and performance management system that is responsive.
- Oversee and manage the Probationary Period and Annual Appraisal Reporting System, ensuring that goals are set for new staff and that effective mentoring and periodic reviews are conducted prior to confirmation of employment and that annual reporting is carried out effectively thereafter.
- Policies and Procedures.
- Develop, update, and implement all HR policies and procedures.
- Budget & Cost Management.
- Set salary scales and allowances to ensure parity across the Group.
- Drive HR-related cost savings and manage HR budgets as set by executive management and working in conjunction with the Head of Finance.
- Administration.
- Maintain oversight of all administrative responsibilities of junior HR staff within the Group HQ and Offices.
- Carry out regular internal audits of the HRMS and HR filing system within SharePoint.
- Manage the HRMS Payroll System and be responsible for forwarding final Pay Run Excel Data to the Finance Department within the required timeframe.
- Ensure a close working relationship with the Head of Finance.
- Job descriptions - junior to senior management, BLACKVEST GROUP (PTY) LTD - retrenchment.
- Work with the management team to assess hiring needs and help develop new positions and job descriptions.
- Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, and employee referrals.
- Review employment applications to match applicants with job requirements.
- Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
- Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
- Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
- Foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
- Develop and manage an onboarding process for group entities.
- Prepare job descriptions and update them as changes occur.
- Maintain and update all human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks, and performance evaluation forms.
- Work with the safety team to maintain safety training documentation including safety audits and training.
- Confer with management to develop, revise, and/or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Conduct exit interviews with employees leaving the company.
- Advise managers on organizational policy matters in everything from employee conduct to sexual harassment.
- Continually build and develop core HR data and processes, such as job analysis, onboarding, employee evaluation, compensation philosophy, etc.
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering policy and helping resolve work related problems.
- Ensure the planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training and mentoring managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Review and modify compensation and benefits policies as needed to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Follow budgets for personnel operations.
- Address employee relations issues, such as work complaints, harassment allegations, or other employee concerns.
- Work with our legal resources to ensure that we are in compliance.
- Perform potentially challenging staffing duties, concerns regarding staffing levels, mediating disputes, termination of employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions.
- Represent and reinforce the group culture through training and serving in an advisory capacity for management.
- Other duties as assigned.
HR MANAGER
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Voluntary retrenchment (PART TIME CONSULTANT FOR 3 MONTHS -MAR -MAY) GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER.
- SJJMC PROP (PTY) LTD.
- Managing company staff, including coordinating, and supporting the recruitment process.
- Onboarding newcomers to the company.
- Determining suitable salaries and remuneration.
- Providing the necessary support systems for payroll requirements.
- Developing adequate induction and training.
- Supporting employee opportunities for professional development.
- Managing succession planning of staff.
- Assisting with the performance management and review process.
- Member of the management team in Prime Residential Projects.
- Manage recruitment and selection of all new Company employees and contract staff.
- Provide consultation to management on employee relations issues and manage all disciplinary issues within company.
- Manage all redundancy situations including calculations, financial guidance, and communications to affected employees.
- Management of Health and Safety for the entire site including risk assessments, audits and revisions of policy and procedures.
- Engage with consultants on an ad hoc basis.
- Work closely with management and employees on all grievance issues within the company.
- Work closely with senior management to identity, develop and implement training and development programs in line with the business objectives, CAPE TOWN TORAH HIGH SCHOOL 2011-2012 - related to Rabbi post.
GREEN SEA POINT HEBREW CONGREGATION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Headhunted by recruiter for SJJMC.
TIMBERLEA FARMING TRUST HR OFFICER
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Moved because of traveling.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Labour Guide - Certificate Labour Relations - undefined
Labour Guide - Certificate HR Day to Day Management - undefined
Labour Guide Human Resources Management - undefined
Payspace - Payroll Administration Certificate - undefined
UWC - Labour Relations
Alison Online Short Course - Human Resource Management in Business - undefined
Alison Online Short Course - Psychology - undefined
Alison Online short course - Industrial Psychology - undefined
Diploma - undefined
Bachelors of Education - BA - undefined
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Business Management Certificate - undefined
Bachelors PassVarsity College - undefined
Camps Bay High School
01.2012 - 01.2000
Skills
Project ManagementPlanning, implementing talent paths / career paths related to team needsStrategic planning for talent and recruitmentConsiderable knowledge of strategic planning, organisational development, and change management practicesGood communication skills (written and spoken)Emotional IntelligenceTalent managementGood planning and organisational skillsConduct presentations, surveys, and auditsMake appropriate applications of policies, guidelines, and proceduresCareer counsellingCoachingMentoringChange managementConduct psychometric assessments through assessment branchesPlan, develop organizational structuresMicrosoft Excel Microsoft Office Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word Office Equipment Salesforce, Trello, Asana, Wunderlist, Xero Accounting,Pastel, Payspace,Administrative SkillsAccounting/Bookkeeping, Administrative Support Appointments , Calendar Management ,Client Relations Designing and Maintaining Filing System Organizing Meetings, MaintainCalendars Record Keeping, Travel Arrangements , TypingPrevious Employment older than five yearsAccountingAdministrative SkillsAdministrativeAdministrative SupportAdAdvertisementsAdvertisingAs setAudioBachelorsBenefitsBenefits administrationBookkeepingBudgetsBudgetBusiness ManagementChange managementChartsCoachCoachingGood communication skillsCommunity relationsCompetitiveCONSULTANTConsultationCounsellingClient RelationsDatabasesDesigningDocumentationEmployee relationsExecutive managementSenior managementFilingFinanceFinancialFinancial reportFormsHiringHuman Resource ManagementHUMAN RESOURCES MANAGERHuman ResourcesHRHuman Resources ManagementInternal auditsInterpretationJob analysisLabour RelationsLawLegalManagingMeetingsMentoringMicrosoft ExcelExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointSharePointMicrosoft WordNetworkingOffice EquipmentOrganizational developmentOrganizingOrganizationalPayrollPerformance ManagementPersonnelPhilosophyPoliciesPresentations
SOP
ProcessesProgressProject ManagementPsychologyQuality improvementRecord KeepingRecruitingReportingHealth and Safety
StaffingStrategic planningSurveysSystems designTrainerEmployee handbooksTravel ArrangementsTypingVideoWrittenRecruitment / Human Resources
Human resources processes
Human resources development
Understanding of human resources
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Human resources procedures
Human resources policies
Human resources modeling
Human resources administration
Managerial finance
Facilitating groups
Group activities coordination
Project manager supervision
Group assistance
Diverse groups presentations
Individual and group coaching
Organized managerial style
Group activity supervision
Group facilitation
Small group practices
Adapt to diverse groups
Human capital management
Learning resources
Small group leadership
Group and individual instruction
Developing managers
Group activity oversight
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Software
MS Teams
Trello
ASANA
Salesforce
Patel Payroll
Pastel Accounting
Pastel Cloud
PAYSPACE
BAMBOO HR
Google Documents/Drive
Googlemeet
Internet Browser
Timeline
SENIOR GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
08.2017 - 06.2020
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
03.2016 - 08.2017
HR MANAGER
01.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelors PassVarsity College - undefined
Camps Bay High School
01.2012 - 01.2000
GREEN SEA POINT HEBREW CONGREGATION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
01.2011 - 01.2012
TIMBERLEA FARMING TRUST HR OFFICER
01.2005 - 01.2011
Bachelors of Education - BA - undefined
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2002 - 01.2005