Human Resources Officer

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in human resources management? We are excited to announce an opportunity for a talented and passionate individual to join our team as a Human Resources Officer. If you have a genuine interest in fostering a positive work environment, supporting employee development, and ensuring compliance with HR practices, we want to hear from you

**Why You Should Join Us**:
**Supportive Work Environment**:

- Be a part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
- Contribute to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued and heard.

**Professional Growth**:

- Enhance your HR skills and knowledge through hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
- Work closely with our experienced HR Manager to develop your career in human resources.

**Impactful Contributions**:

- Play a crucial role in maintaining accurate employee records and facilitating development and training initiatives.
- Be instrumental in ensuring the health and safety of our team members through policy implementation and regular audits.

**Employee-Focused Culture**:

- Assist in administering employee benefit programs, supporting colleagues with benefit-related queries.
- Mediate and resolve employee conflicts, contributing to a harmonious and positive workplace.

**Learning Opportunities**:

- Stay updated on changes in labour laws and industry standards, actively participating in legal compliance efforts.
- Coordinate diverse training programs, fostering continuous learning and skill development.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**HR Management**:

- Oversee the entire human resources function, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
- Facilitate employee development and training initiatives.
- Handle employee queries and concerns, fostering a positive work environment.

**Health & Safety Compliance**:

- Develop, implement, and enforce health and safety policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address health and safety concerns promptly.
- Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations.

**Payroll Administration**:

- Manage end-to-end payroll processes for the organization.
- Capture and load new employee information into the payroll system.
- Process payroll accurately and on time, including the calculation of hours, benefits, and deductions.
- Prepare and submit relevant payroll reports.
- Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and employment regulations affecting payroll.

**Employee Benefits Administration**:

- Administer employee benefit programs, including medical insurance and pension plans.
- Update and maintain employee benefit records.
- Assist employees with benefit-related queries.

**Disciplinary Actions and Employee Relations**:

- Handle disciplinary actions and warnings in accordance with company policies.
- Conduct investigations into employee-related issues.
- Mediate and resolve employee conflicts.

**Legal Compliance**:

- Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Keep abreast of changes in legislation and update policies and procedures accordingly.

**Training Coordination**:

- Coordinate training programs, including arranging quotes for first aid, crane truck, and forklift training.

**What We're Looking For**:

- Enthusiastic and positive individuals with a keen interest in HR practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)