Job Introduction

The People and Culture Adviser will deliver an efficient and effective employee relations, recruitment support, administration and advisory service to leaders in South Africa, ensuring effective engagement with colleagues and that management of all people related issues are consistent with internal policies, processes and legal requirements, to ensure the business remains compliant and within agreed People risk appetite.

This is a permanent part-time position working 20 hours per week

Role Responsibility

• As the HR landscape continually changes, keep abreast of evolving legislation and best practice; recommend opportunities for MPS to become more efficient and effective in People and Culture practices.
• Maintain understanding of HR best practice in order to promote high performance, coach and develop other members of the People & Culture department and demonstrate values and behaviours in accordance with company standards.
• Work with the People and Culture teams such as recruitment and people services to ensure an efficient, consistent and timely service for colleague in MPS
• Build a strong internal and external network to inform continuous professional development, and contribute thought-leadership on people policies and practice that will further enhance People and Culture’s contribution to business performance.
• Promote positive employee relations at all times and champion a community environment which enables the diversity agenda, wellbeing of our colleagues and builds our reputation in the market place as a positive employer brand

The Ideal Candidate

• Formal qualifications in a HR related discipline
• Demonstrate thought leadership in HR policy and procedures
• High-energy work ethic, ability to establish vision, drive change and deliver results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to influence and persuade
• Ability to challenge constructively colleagues at all levels
• Detailed knowledge of human resources and employee relations approaches, methods and their application
• Experience interpreting South African employment legislation, rules and industrial awards
• Experience with policy development

Package Description

21 days leave plus 12 bank holiday days

Private Medical allowance

Pension

Performance Related bonus up to 10%

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of more than 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.
We strive to be much more than a last line of defence by being at our members’ side at every step, offering support, advice and world-class defence. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.
We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.

Medical Protection Society