Lindokuhle Sono

• Streamlined recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience and reducing time-to-hire.
• Developed onboarding programs, improving employee retention and engagement.
• Implemented performance management systems to align employee goals with organizational objectives.
• Analyzed employee feedback to identify areas for improvement in workplace culture.
• Managed payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation processing.
• Advised management on HR policies, fostering a positive work environment and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinated employee relations initiatives, resolving conflicts and promoting teamwork across departments.
• Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Coordinated new hire onboarding, facilitating background and reference checks for thorough candidate evaluations.
• Managed employee benefits programs, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
• Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
• Facilitated training sessions on compliance and workplace policies for new hires.
• Advised department managers on best practices in regard to labor relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations through diligent review of company practices and policies.
• Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency in hiring top talent.
• Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinated annual open enrollment activities; communicated changes/updates regarding benefit offerings.
• Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
• Conducted check-ins with employees to assess workplace health and personnel engagement.
• Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
• Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
• Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
• Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
• Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
• Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
• Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
• Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.

· Advise and support line managers with the effective implementation of performance management processes.

· Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation

· Liaise with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety.

· Recruit suitable staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.

· Develop and implement policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.

· Advise staff on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits.

· Negotiate with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions.

· Send payroll input to Group HR and maintain employee records.

· Interpret and advise on employment law, policies and procedures.

· Deal with grievances and attending disciplinary hearings & drafting of any disciplinary warnings and charges.

· Develop HR planning strategies, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements;

· Analyse training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

· Supported implementation of performance management processes to enhance employee development and accountability.

· Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives.

· Conduct regular HR Audits to ensure compliance and above-board practices.

· Compiled and submitted monthly HR reports to track metrics and support decision-making.

· Onboarding employees inclusive of inducting them.

· Performed various administrative tasks to support HR functions and ensure smooth operations.

· Employment Equity reporting & capturing.

· Fully Function of Xtime (Time Attendance of Employees)

Payroll duties (VIP Sage and HR Focus)

Create new data files for new employees and submit hiring paperwork into the system.

Track employee absences through the payroll software and record details about personal days, sick leave, jury duty and extended leaves of absence.

Answer employee questions about payroll, leave amounts, tax forms and other compensation issues when asked.

· Handle the administration of the Biometric system.

· Maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization.

· Gathers and tracks time records of employees.

· Calculates hours worked and overtime of employees.

Respond to any errors in payroll by reviewing past records and making any wage corrections or adjustments when necessary.

· Capturing leaves on the system.

· Generated and distributed pay slips to employees in a timely manner to ensure transparency.

· Communicate payroll changes to the HR Manager and Financial Director and on time

· Implement the divisions Human Resource strategy.

· Recruit suitable staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.

· Advice and support line managers with the effective implementation of performance management processes.

· Performance Management.

· Develop and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.

· Developed and implemented policies on working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures, and absence management.

· Advise staff on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits.

· Negotiate with staff and their representatives (for example, trade union officials) on issues relating to pay and conditions.

· Interpret and advise on employment law, policies and procedures.

· Conduct regular HR Audits to ensure compliance and above-board practices.

· Develop HR planning strategies, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements;

· Analyse training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

· Supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives.

· Conducted performance management reviews to evaluate employee progress.

· Onboarding employees inclusive of inducting them.

· Conducted regular HR audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

· Compiled monthly HR reports to track workforce metrics.

Monthly HR Reporting.

· Managed general HR administration tasks to support daily operations.

Fully Function of Xtime (Time Attendance of Employees)

Payroll duties (VIP Sage and HR Focus)

Executed payroll duties using VIP Sage and HR Focus software.

• Track employee absences through the payroll software and record details about personal days, sick leave, jury duty and extended leaves of absence.
• Answer employee questions about payroll, leave amounts, tax forms and other compensation issues when asked.
• Answered employee questions about payroll, leave amounts, tax forms, and other compensation issues.

· Maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization.

· Gathers and tracks time records of employees.

· Calculates hours worked and overtime of employees.

Respond to any errors in payroll by reviewing past records and making any wage corrections or adjustments when necessary.

• · Capturing leaves on the system.

· Recorded employee leave requests in the HR system for tracking.

· Produced and distributed pay slips to employees for payroll transparency.

· Liaise with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety.

• Posted job openings, screened resumes and scheduled interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.
• Assisted in recruitment processes, including screening resumes and scheduling interviews.
• Assisted human resources and recruiting teams by scheduling phone screens and on-site interviews.
• Supported onboarding procedures for new hires, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
• Organise training and capturing or update Training Matrix
• Maintained employee records in HR management systems to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Updated and maintained employee records to respond quickly to requests for information.
• Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
• Worked with HR team to coordinate company events.
• Recorded employee complaints and helped resolve conflicts to address issues quickly and promote healthy work environments.
• Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Drafted job postings and job descriptions for recruitment boards.

Facilitated discussions during meetings to ensure clear communication among team members.

· Talking Munities in Meetings

· Fully Function of Xtime (Time Attendance of Employees)

· Responsible for the maintenance and update of the HR Information System

Executed various administrative tasks to support HR operations efficiently.

· Administration.

· Monthly and weekly reporting through to the management team.

· Attending disciplinary hearings & drafting of any disciplinary warnings and charges.

· Taking and distributing employment relations related minutes.

· Compiling of CCMA packs.

Organize training and capturing or update Training Matrix

· Advertising positions internally and externally, ensuring proper grading, Advertising positions, Screening and shortlisting, Organizing interviews, drafting questionnaires, making interview packs, conducting interviews, Appoint and select successful candidates.

· Conduct reference and background checks.

· Update the HR files.

· Ensure proper filling.

· Ensure proper filing.

· Compiling monthly HR reports.

· Took and distributed meeting minutes to ensure accurate record-keeping.

· Compiled and presented monthly HR reports.