Human Resource Officer

We are seeking a competent Human Resources Officer to ensure compliance with HR strategies, plans, policies, practices, and all internal company procedures. Your main responsibility will be to support the HR Manager in achieving people development strategies and plans aligned with our overall business strategies. This role involves delivering a cost-effective and efficient HR service that adds value to the efficiency of the business, with a focus on talent management, human resources administration, compliance, health and safety, industrial relations, training, employment equity, performance management, and HR administrative procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist the HR Manager in implementing HR strategies effectively.
• Maintain comprehensive HR administration processes and practices, ensuring accuracy in manual and electronic records.
• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and consultation procedures, and represent the company at CCMA.
• Coordinate Recruitment and Selection processes, supporting management in selection decisions and managing partner relationships efficiently.
• Support talent management and succession planning efforts by identifying and recommending solutions to address current and future business needs.
• Facilitate performance management interventions, including performance reviews, coaching, counselling, and advising line managers and employees as needed.
• Identify training needs, recommend suitable learning interventions, coordinate all training activities, and ensure proper administration and record-keeping.
• Oversee day-to-day remuneration matters, ensuring timely submission of information to payroll and managing administrative tasks related to terminations.
• Handle Pension and Provident Fund administration responsibilities to finality.
• Lead the onboarding process, including induction and orientation programs, and generate accurate HR management information and reports.
• Ensure effective HR support services to the region, reviewing processes, obtaining feedback, and making necessary adjustments.
• Assist in compiling statutory reports such as Employment Equity Report/Plan and ATR/WSP, and support the implementation of BBBEE initiatives.
• Provide high-quality HR support and advice to all stakeholders in the business, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Actively intervene in situations where fairness and justice are compromised and serve on the wellness team representing the region proactively.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in HR/Industrial Psychology.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in an HR Generalist capacity.
• Experience in an FMCG/Retail environment is advantageous.