Jessica Kriedemann

Experience

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  Bagraims Attorneys

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Inservice trainee

  Human Resource related tasks; Mediation; dropped off articles ; took minutes; sat in on meetings at the chamber of commerce and assisted with a retrenchment and dismissals

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  Cape Labour Industrial Consultants

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Inservice trainee

  Human Resource related tasks; drafting contacts of employment; mediation, retrenchments; responding to emails; secretarial work and creating invoices.

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  Suzi Products Pty LTD

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Inservice Trainee

  Human Resource related tasks; Work place Skills plan, Written Warning, incentive benefits, conducting interviews etc.

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  Longain Group

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Human Resource Officer

  My duties were as follows:Implementing induction programmes, adding additional sales information to our training manuals, implementing policies and procedures, placing advertisements, sourcing candidates (recruitment and selection, started to help with introducing a learnership programme, conducted interviews, and monitored data sales recording for training purposes etc.

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  Liquorice DigitasLBi

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Human Resource Administrator (Contract)

  Liquorice Africa Advertising is a digital marketing company in Cape Town, CBD.My duties and responsibilities involve:Recruitment: sourcing candidates for various positions/departments, setting up interviews, reference checks.HR Administration: drawing up offer letters, contacts, setting up and co-ordinate inductions, setting up and coordinating new staff weekly catch ups, set up and co-ordinate probation and annual reviews, Labournet payroll, capturing and processing sick and annual leave, salary preparations and conducting exit interviews etc Show less

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  RamsayMedia

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2018

  HR Officer

  Key responsibilities as follows:• Full recruitment process i.e. compiling and placing adverts, screenings, interview set-up, reference checks and maintenance of the applicant database• Drafting employment contracts, dummy pay slips, study agreements etc• On boarding process for new staff members, including the compilation of welcome pack documentation, powerpoint presentations• Logistical and administrative components of various learning and development interventions (Identify training needs). Build relationships with training providers.• Performance management process and system (coordinate and implement biannual performance reviews)• Job profiles updated on a regular basis• Organogram updated • Providing general administrative support to the team, including payroll filing• WSP/ATR submissions (accurate records, discretionary grants) • Assist with EE reporting (transformation committee, liaising with payroll etc.)• Completion of all exit interviews and preparation of confidential management reports regarding exits as required• Completion of sick analysis to management• Maintaining staff personnel files and records/ filing• Coordinate all payroll input documentation i.e. new employees, salary adjustments, changing benefits, terminations and study agreements• Coordination and management of wellness days (in conjunction with Discovery Medical Scheme)• Guidance regarding study assistance• Confidential support to employees regarding personal issues• Support during grievance processes• Assisting with retrenchment processes • Managing the social committee and overseeing the budget• Capturing leave and reconciling leave • Minute taking etc. general HR duties Show less

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  Spark Media SA

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  HR Consultant - sister company

  • Full recruitment process from drawing up job advertisement to placing candidates• Drafting offer letter and employment contracts• Full onboarding process • Conducting exit interviews• Maintaining their employee files • Checking if there are training agreements in place for payback purposes• Managing leave and resolving any discrepancies – full recons

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  Liqui-Box

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  Human Resources Officer

  • Providing advisory & operational support to line management and staff• Managing the on-boarding & induction of all new staff• Analyse and interpret HR data weekly and monthly, identifying trends and recommending actions • Preparation and maintenance of monthly and weekly HR reports for statistical and management purposes • Promoting and managing employee wellness strategy• Supporting line management in the implementation of the HR strategy• Managing the Industrial Relations process from disciplinary action to termination • Ensure all HR policies and procedures are implemented and updated according to legislation• Driving OHS strategy • Submission of COIDA and managing COIDA claims • Development and implementation of training monitoring strategy and implementation• EE and WSP & ATR Submissions (MerSETA, Chieta) • Implementation training and change management with regards to the Performance Management system (Global)• Responsible for budgeting and reporting of HR costs• Management and overseeing of the full HR Admin Function• Management and overseeing Payroll – administration, medical, pension and provident fund, union membership and analysing reports• Social responsibility initiatives• Biometric system – Load new employees, de-activate ex-employees. Reports out of biometric system as required.• Manage implementation, conformance and usage of Personal Protective EquipmentReason for leaving: Retrenched Show less

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  Rosmead SUPERSPAR and TOPS

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

  Human Resources Manager

  Overseeing the day-to-day HR Management of employees across 3 stores in Cape Town, with a direct responsibility of +-230 employees; reporting to the store owners.Key responsibilities • Responsible for the entire Recruitment and Selection process of new staff members at all levels, including onboarding and exiting on staff members.• Perform a business partner function to internal and external stakeholders on an ongoing basis.• Assist staff with personal / private & confidential issues as and when required.• Assist with the coordination of the performance appraisal process - annual and biannual performance reviews aligned with salary / Sectorial Determination increases • Coordinate and prepare all training required and partner with external providers• Facilitate E-Learning training and generate weekly/ monthly reports • Draft and implement company policies and procedures• Administering and processing payroll for a staff complement of 230+ people (VIP SAGE Premium and Eco Time)• EE and WSP & ATR Submissions (W&HSeta) in conjunction with external provider.• Manage Discretionary Grant applications – Leaderships, Interns and Skills programs• Advise management on best employment practices and participates in employment process• Assist management with misconduct and incapacity investigations. Ensure that managers implement corrective action • Representation at the CCMA and ensure that the necessary documentary evidence (bundles) and witnesses are prepared accordingly.• Ensure that all personnel files are up to date with applicable information as per LRA stipulations.• Employee engagement implementations, events, benefits, etc.• Budget control and attend regular management meetings• Process Coida Claims on CompEasy and assist with OHS incident reports Show less

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  Kazang

  Dec 2022 - now

  Human Resource Officer