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Linedhia Theunissen

Human Resources Practitioner
Paarl

Summary

Professional Human Resources Practitioner with significant experience and readiness for impactful roles. Expertise in delivering high-quality outcomes and adapting to varied demands. Strong collaborator focused on achieving team goals and fostering supportive work environment. Skilled in problem-solving, and effective communication. Reliable and flexible, ensuring consistent performance in dynamic settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Practitioner| Business & Employee

Mediclinic
Paarl
02.2019 - 11.2024
  • Facilitated effective communication across all levels of the organization through regular updates on HR-related matters via email announcements or company newsletters to staff compliment of 290.
  • Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a more inclusive workplace culture. Facilitated and coordinated workplace Forum and Workplace Social Committee
  • Implemented efficient benefits administration processes, ensuring accurate enrollment and streamlined communication with employees.
  • Developed succession planning strategies for critical roles within the organization, ensuring business continuity in case of sudden departures or retirements.
  • Collaborated with training and development teams to deliver comprehensive learning programs tailored to individual employee needs, enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations, providing guidance to leadership on best practices in human resources management.
  • Supported organizational restructuring efforts by assisting with workforce planning and change management initiatives.
  • Collaborated with department managers to identify staffing needs, aligning talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
  • Reduced turnover rates by creating a robust onboarding program that increased new hire satisfaction.
  • Assisted with annual performance review processes to help employees understand their progress towards goals and areas for improvement.
  • Managed exit interviews for departing employees to identify trends and areas for improvement, leading to better employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Managed complex employee relations issues, resolving conflicts effectively while protecting company interests.
  • Created a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and proactively implementing policies that support employee wellbeing.
  • Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
  • Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
  • Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
  • Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
  • Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Promoted employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations.
  • Provided thoughtful and engaging new employee onboarding presentations to energize workforce and set organizational expectations. Created, facilitated and coordinated the On Boarding Tea Sessions for new hire engagement and feedback on processes.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.

Human Resources Officer | Employee Enablement

Mediclinic Vergelegen
Somerset West
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
  • Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
  • Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
  • Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
  • Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures.
  • Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
  • Reduced employee turnover by addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing support for staff members.
  • Developed relationships with local colleges/universities to build a pipeline of potential candidates for internships/full-time positions.
  • Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Advised department managers on best practices in regard to labor relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
  • Provided thoughtful and engaging new employee onboarding presentations to energize workforce and set organizational expectations.
  • Conducted check-ins with employees to assess workplace health and personnel engagement.
  • Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of current HR systems; identified areas requiring enhancement or replacement.Eg creating Checklists for better record keeping and improve quality of outputs of department

Human Resources Officer/Manager

Medical Human Resources
12.2014 - 08.2017
  • Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
  • Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
  • Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
  • Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
  • Reduced employee turnover by addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing support for staff members.
  • Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures.
  • Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.

Human Resources |Officer

Mediclinic
09.2011 - 11.2014
  • Team Leader - Supervising and overseeing 3 team member
  • Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
  • Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
  • Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
  • Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
  • Reduced employee turnover by addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing support for staff members.
  • Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
  • Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures.

Payroll Clerk

Mediclinic Corporate Office
09.2006 - 08.2011
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Reduced payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of employee records.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
  • Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Established a well-organized filing system for maintaining all payroll-related documents securely.

Education

Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management

UNISA
Bellville, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Montana High
Worcester
01.2025 - 12.2025

Skills

Talent Acquisition and Retention

HR Policy and Compliance

Employee Engagement and Wellness Initiatives

Recruitment Platforms: LinkedIn, SAP Connect, Neptune

Industrial Relations and Workforce Planning

HRIS Management: UKG Pro, SuccessFactors, WFD, SAP

Cross-Cultural Communication

Performance and Payroll Administration

Team Leadership and Development

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

Elisma Bothma
HR Regional Manager, Mediclinic Inland Region
Phone: +27 21 850 9049
Email: elisma.bothma@mediclinic.co.za



Timeline

High School Diploma -

Montana High
01.2025 - 12.2025

Human Resources Practitioner| Business & Employee

Mediclinic
02.2019 - 11.2024

Human Resources Officer | Employee Enablement

Mediclinic Vergelegen
09.2017 - 01.2019

Human Resources Officer/Manager

Medical Human Resources
12.2014 - 08.2017

Human Resources |Officer

Mediclinic
09.2011 - 11.2014

Payroll Clerk

Mediclinic Corporate Office
09.2006 - 08.2011

Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management

UNISA
04.2001 -

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