HR Generalist

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Sealed Air Full time

The HR Generalist will primarily support the Cape Town site across various HR functions, with a strong focus on statutory compliance and administrative tasks. This role requires a keen attention to detail and a proactive mindset, ensuring the seamless operation of all People Operations activities. Responsibilities
- Be the HR point of contact for employees and their representatives and provide first level of People Operations
- Taking care of administration of employees by;
- Collect and maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and process employee status changes, such as promotions, transfers, and terminations, in compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, lunch allowances, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits.
- Supporting payroll administration input processes for submission
- Actively participate in the recruitment process by coordinating the recruitment process; job ad preparation and publishing, sourcing, screening and organizing interviews.
- Plan and conduct new employee orientation sessions to ensure a smooth onboarding experience
- Participation in People Operations-related projects and initiatives locally and globally.
- Assisting and participating in ensuring compliance with South African labour laws and regulations, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, and others.
- Follow up on disciplinary matters as required.
- Acting as change agent

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
- 3+ years of experience in Human Resources/People Operations
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- High level of confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ensuring accuracy in data entry, payroll processing, and documentation
- A proactive approach to resolving employee queries and issues
- Ability to handle issues that arise in a calm and professional manner
- Flexibility in handling changing priorities and work demands
- Takes initiative to identify and solve problems before they escalate
- Eager to develop new skills and stay updated on HR best practices and industry trends
- Ability to understand and respond to the emotional needs of colleagues and employees, fostering a positive workplace environment
- Ensures accuracy in all aspects of work, from data entry to payroll processing
- Demonstrates integrity and fairness in all interactions and decisions
- Works well with others, contributing positively to team dynamics and collaboration

**Requisition id**: 49082
**Relocation**: No
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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