Hr Officer (manufacturing)

• Our manufacturing Client, based in Pietermaritzburg, is looking for an experienced HR Officer to join their team and manage the day-to-day HR function, covering recruitment, employee relations, payroll administration, training and development, and Health & Safety.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective HR processes, maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and supporting the overall needs of the business.

Responsibilties:

• Manage the full recruitment process, including advertising, screening, interviews, selection, onboarding and induction.
• Maintain employee records, employment contracts and HR documentation.
• Manage employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary matters and compliance with relevant labour legislation.
• Advise management on HR policies, procedures and labour law requirements.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, employee benefits, leave, overtime and site timesheets.
• Manage Employment Equity compliance, reporting, committee meetings and transformation initiatives.
• Identify training needs, coordinate skills development programmes, maintain training records and manage relevant submissions and funding applications.
• Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare HR reports and provide management with relevant HR information.
• Coordinate employee medicals, injury-on-duty claims and general HR administration.
• Manage corporate social responsibility initiatives and related reporting.
• Oversee Health & Safety administration, including PPE, incident investigations, safety inspections, fire drills and site safety documentation.
• Coordinate external service providers and monitor compliance with health, safety and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree or qualification in Human Resources Management.
• 6+ years' HR experience in a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Experience working with unions.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience working with integrated payroll systems.
• Good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Must reside in Pietermaritzburg.