Our client is seeking an experienced HR Officer with a strong understanding of South African labour legislation and HR best practices to join their team.
Responsibilities
Recruitment and Employee Relations
Manage the full recruitment process, onboarding, induction, and maintenance of employee records and contracts
Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace disputes in accordance with company policies and labour legislation
Advise management on HR policies, labour law compliance and best practices
Payroll and Benefits Administration
Coordinate payroll inputs with Finance and process site timesheets and employee clocking records
Ensure leave and overtime claims are authorised before month-end submission
Assist with medical aid, provident fund, leave administration and annual employee medicals
Employment Equity and Training
Manage employment equity reporting, facilitate EE Committee meetings and monitor compliance with equity targets
Identify training needs, maintain training records, coordinate learnerships and mandatory training, and prepare and submit the Annual Training Plan
Coordinate applications for training funding through merSETA and ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act
General HR Administration
Maintain HR policies, procedures and records, and prepare HR reports for management
Coordinate catering for meetings, customer visits and international visitors
Process Injury on Duty (IOD) claims through Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA)
Administer the company's foundation and donation initiatives, including investigating potential recipients, monitoring donations and reporting progress to management and the relevant foundation
Health and Safety
Issue and control personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain health and safety files for site work
Liaise with service providers responsible for hygiene, security, gardening, pest control, waste management and workers' compensation
Coordinate fire drills, review security occurrence book entries, investigate workplace incidents and hazards, and recommend corrective and preventative actions
Requirements
A degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field
10+ years' HR experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices
Experience with an integrated payroll system
Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion