About the position
People. Compliance. Culture. Making a difference.
Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, working closely with people and keeping the wheels of a business turning?
We are looking for a hands-on, experienced HR Officer to take ownership of a broad range of Human Resources and Health & Safety functions within an established business environment.
This is a diverse role for someone who can confidently move between recruitment, employee relations, payroll administration, labour law compliance, training and development, and workplace health and safety.
If you're organized, proactive, people-focused and comfortable taking responsibility, we'd love to hear from you!
RequirementsRequirements:
- Related degree/qualification in Human Resources Management.
- 10+ years of HR experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of South African labour laws.
- Experience in integrated payroll system.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Applicants must reside in Pietermaritzburg.
Key Duties:
Recruitment & Talent Management
- Manage the full recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination and selection.
- Oversee the onboarding and induction process to ensure a seamless transition for new hires.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure all contractual agreements are up to date.
Employee Relations & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Employment Equity Act.
- Address employee grievances, disputes and disciplinary actions in line with company policies and legal requirements.
- Advise management on HR policies, labour law changes and best practices.
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Coordinate payroll inputs and liaise with the finance department to ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Advise on employee benefits, including medical aid, provident fund and leave management.
- Process Site work timesheets and monitor clocking’s.
Employment Relations & Compliance - Support skills development initiatives, learnerships and training programs to enhance transformation
- efforts.
- Manage employment equity reporting and facilitate EE committee meetings.
- Ensure compliance for Equity targets.
Training & Development
- Identify training needs and coordinate skills development programs in line with company objectives.
- Ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act and maintain accurate training records.
- Submission of Annual training Plan.
- Application for funding with merSETA.
- Ensure all Mandatory Training is updated.
General HR Administration
- Maintain and update HR policies, procedures and employee records.
- Prepare HR reports and analytics for management decision-making.
- Ensure annual medicals are updated.
- Co-ordinate catering for meeting requirements i.e.: customers Visits/International.
- Processing all IOD claims via RMA.
- Ensure Leave forms, staff overtime is authorized before forwarding to finance department at month end.
Health & Safety
- Issue and control Personal protective wear.
- Liaise with sub-contractors/ service providers - hygiene, security, garden services, pest control, waste service and workmen’s compensation.
- Prepare fire drills and communicate outcomes and recommendations to safety.
- Check irregularities from Security OB and action where required.
- Investigate all incidents and report thereof.
- Identify unsafe acts, conditions and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
- Complete H & Safety files for Site Work.
Desired Skills:
- Recruitment
- Employee relations
- Payroll
- Health and Safety
- Compliance
Desired Qualification Level:
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