Lynette K.
Senior HR Business Partner
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Lynette K. is a seasoned HR Professional with over 18 years of experience in various sectors such as mining and engineering, telecommunications, and consumer goods. At 4 Arrows and Freshmark, she excelled as an HR Officer and People Delivery Specialist, responsible for specialist recruitment, policy implementation, and workforce planning. During her tenure at MTN and Coca-Cola, she managed employee relations, conducted competency assessments, and guided organizational development initiatives. Lynette's expertise in payroll management was honed at Johnson and Johnson and NHS Trusts in the UK. She is adept in tools like SAP and ACCSYS and specializes in performance management, change management, and dispute resolution. Her education includes a Diploma in Labour Law, a Bachelor of Social Science Honour's Degree, and various certifications in HR and assessment tools. Committed to enhancing employee engagement, Lynette has a record of organizing effective HR projects, coaching interns, and representing companies successfully in formal proceedings.
Experience
HR Officer
4 Arrows Mining and Engineering · 2024 — 2026Managed recruitment activities at all sites, reviewed policies and procedures, and facilitated communication within the workforce. Oversaw staffing and workforce planning while generating management reports. Delivered professional HR advice to branch managers, maintained recruitment plans according to the manpower budget, and handled the entire Employee Life Cycle process. Provided coaching, motivation, and managerial support to three subordinates. Coordinated alignment of the driver trainer with branch expectations and ensured proper policy implementation. Organized social events to foster employee engagement and represented the company in disciplinary and grievance matters, achieving a 100% success rate. Monitored productivity at the branch and contributed to improvement plans.People Delivery Specialist
Freshmark · 2022 — 2024Executed specialist recruitment for all locations and conducted reviews of HR policies and procedures. Engaged in workforce planning and staffing, while generating management reports. Successfully managed HR projects and provided advice on HR matters to branch management. Maintained recruitment plans aligned with budgetary guidelines and handled the full Employee Life Cycle process. Ensured effective management of policies and procedures within the department, organized social events for employee engagement, and managed disciplinary processes.Snr Human Capital Practitioner (Temp)
Barloworld · 2022 — PresentEngaged regularly with line managers and employees to understand business needs and identify people-related risks. Ensured adherence to policies and legal standards while collaborating with recruitment service providers for critical skill acquisition. Monitored and documented learning and development needs in the organization, ensuring skills matrices were actioned. Guided line managers on performance management culture aligned with organizational development. Handled grievances according to established procedures and represented the company during disciplinary processes.HR Business Partner
MTN · 2016 — 2020Maintained visible engagement with line managers and employees to assess needs and address people-related risks. Ensured compliance with relevant policies and legal requirements while overseeing recruitment for scarce skills. Identified and addressed training gaps within teams, facilitated performance assessments, and guided managers in fostering a performance-centric culture. Managed grievances and supported disciplinary investigations, representing the company at the CCMA. Initiated wellness activities to enhance employee wellbeing and improved employee engagement through surveys and subsequent reporting.HR Officer
Coca Cola · 2009 — 2016Oversaw recruitment, development, and support of talent in alignment with policies and procedures, handling administration for employee assistance. Managed the hiring process from job descriptions to induction training, including conducting assessments and verification checks. Facilitated employee training programs and addressed development needs by updating training records. Assisted in performance management discussions and handled HR-related invoices within SAP. Coordinated union meetings and addressed grievances, ensuring compliance with fair practices.HR Consultant
Volkswagen · 2008 — 2008Led HR projects and provided human capital advice, assisting in recruitment, strategic HR planning, and payroll processes. Managed payroll data processing for 100 employees using VIP and coordinated temporary staffing requirements. Conducted disciplinary hearings, exit interviews, and union meetings, ensuring all necessary documentation was prepared. Organized employee training and development sessions while managing benefit administration and compliance with health and safety standards.Payroll Administrator
Johnson and Johnson · 2007 — 2007Processed payroll data for 350 employees using the ACCSYS payroll system and managed the extraction of time and attendance records from the BLICK system. Handled third-party payment processing and submitted UIF, SDL, and PAYE through e-filing. Prepared general ledger files and conducted bank reconciliations in collaboration with the finance department.Payroll Officer
Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, United Kingdom · 2006 — 2007Processed timesheets for approximately 3000 permanent and 1000 weekly staff using the Electronic Staff Registrar System (ESR). Maintained high levels of accuracy and confidentiality in payroll processing while liaising with departmental staff to ensure documentation was complete. Addressed payroll-related inquiries and managed manual payment processing as needed.Payroll Officer
St Georges Hospital, United Kingdom · 2005 — 2006Handled timesheet processing for 5000 permanent employees through the ESR, managing joiners and leavers' administration. Compiled various employment documentation and dealt with tax authority inquiries and forms.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in EducationGA Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as Foreign language · 2020 — Present
- Diploma in Labour LawUniversity of South Africa · 2005 — Present
- Diploma in HR ManagementIntec College · 2002 — Present
- Bachelor of Social Science Honours DegreeUniversity of the Free State · — — 1997
- Matric CertificateGoudveld High School · — — 1993