Our listed client is urgently seeking a Senior HR Officer who will provide the full spectrum of Human Resources support, including HR administration, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, talent management, and employee relations (including CCMA representation). This role requires a well-rounded HR generalist with strong administration, advisory, and compliance skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Handle HR and payroll administration, ensuring accurate records on SAGE 300 People.
- Draft and manage employment contracts, letters of appointment, promotions, and terminations.
- Administer employee benefits including medical aid, retirement fund, and staff loans.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, and CCMA cases.
- Compile and maintain HR policies, procedures, and statutory reporting (Employment Equity, UI-19, etc.).
- Prepare HR reports and maintain employee records.
- Support training and development initiatives and assist with employment equity and training committees.
- Stay up to date with labour legislation, HR best practices, and case law.
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant B Degree in HR / Industrial Psychology / Psychology (essential).
- Honours degree (advantageous).
- Minimum 5 years HR-related experience as a generalist, including IR exposure.
- Strong experience in HR administration, recruitment, and employee relations.
- Knowledge of job grading principles.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in SAGE 300 People (essential).
- Strong MS Office skills (Intermediate-Advanced).
- Knowledge of online recruitment platforms (LinkedIn, PNet, etc.).
- Strong interviewing and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and advisory abilities.
- Ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism.
- Fluent in Zulu.
