HR Generalist - Meat Traders

Number Two Piggeries; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Number Two Piggeries in Queenstown is seeking an HR professional to join our operations team. This hands-on role covers the full employee lifecycle from hiring to offboarding, employee relations, payroll support, and policy administration.

The successful candidate will have a relevant HR degree or diploma, at least five years as an HR generalist, and strong knowledge of IR/ER and South African labour legislation. You must be able to work independently and engage with employees at all levels.

Qualifications

• HR degree or diploma is required.
• Minimum of five years HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in IR/ER.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, abattoir operations or another industrial environment is advantageous.
• Up-to-date knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills.
• A self-starter who can work independently and engage effectively with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on HR role with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle.
• Engage effectively with employees at all levels and support managers with HR processes.

Skills

HR Generalist

IR/ER

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Education

HR degree/diploma

Job description

What we are looking for

• Relevant HR degree or diploma.
• Minimum of five years HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in IR/ER.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, abattoir operations or another industrial environment is advantageous.
• Up-to-date knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills.
• A self-starter who can work independently and engage effectively with employees at all levels.

Why this role matters

This is a hands-on HR role with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle. It offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact in an operational environment where strong HR support, sound processes and credible manager guidance are essential.