HR Practitioner – Government Institutions Pension Fund
Job Description
Position: HR Practitioner: Employee Wellness
Reports to: Manager: Recruitment, Remuneration, and Employee Wellness
Department: Human Resources
Purpose of the Position:
- To administer and promote wellness and employee assistance programs and plans for increased health awareness and wellness participation throughout GIPF. Evaluate and provide recommendations regarding health and wellness-related initiatives, activities, and awareness programs.
Key Performance Areas:
- Design, implement, and evaluate strategic wellness programs aligned with organizational goals.
- Coordinate wellness activities, screenings, and awareness campaigns.
- Analyze wellness data and trends to recommend innovative solutions.
- Conduct employee wellness surveys and advice management on the findings
- Participate in developing the budget for wellness activities
- Act as a primary contact with stakeholders regarding the wellness programs
- Facilitate Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and provide confidential support for employees.
- Collaborate with the Manager: Recruitment, Remuneration and Employee Benefits for the development and review of the Employee Wellness Policy and Procedures in line with relevant laws and best practices in the market.
- Keep abreast with the changes and trends in the Human Resources/Wellness industry and regulatory and compliance frameworks to ensure GIPF responses accordingly and are complying.
Job-related qualifications and experience:
- Degree in Industrial Psychology/ equivalent in Occupational Health/Human Resources/ related field from a recognized institution (NQF Level 7)
- Five (5) years’ experience in an Employee Wellness environment of which two (2) years should be on a supervisory level.
Preferred Additional Requirements
- Professional Certifications: Certification in Counselling or Employee Wellness
- Proven ability to develop data-driven wellness strategies and measure ROI.
- Familiarity with digital wellness platforms and HR analytics tools.
- High emotional intelligence, resilience, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Namibian labour laws and global wellness trends.
The incumbent should have the following knowledge, skills, and Attributes:
- Knowledge of
Comprehensive knowledge of health and wellness programming, understanding of nutrition, policy and procedure design, ability to respond appropriately and effectively to problems, concerns and questions from employees and stakeholders, record management, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees and stakeholders, ability to express ideas clearly and accurately orally and in writing, pension fund rules, personnel statistics and analysis, medical aid rules, relevant policies and procedures, Labour Act (2007), Affirmative Action Employment Equity, Social Security Act (1994), Workman’s Compensation Act.
- Skills
Analytical, advising, applicant screening, budget, conflict resolution, control, counselling, customer/user service, evaluation, group problem solving, interpersonal, interviewing, listening, negotiating, and organising.
- Attributes:
Approachable, assertive, diligent, emotional intelligence, goal directness, handling pressure, independent worker and thinker, objectivity, reliable, highly ethical, patient, professional, self-control, and confidentiality.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their written applications, CVs, and certified copies of their education qualifications via our website and Nieis website and addressed to:
GM: Human Resources
PO Box 23500
Human Resources Department, GIPF
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. NO Hand-delivered or emailed applications will be accepted. Women and people who are physically challenged are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: 12 January 2025
