HR Generalist

Placements24; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Impact on HR initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a versatile HR Generalist to join their team in Paarl. The role covers employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, and compliance with South African labor laws. The successful candidate will drive HR initiatives and maintain data integrity across HR systems.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team to foster a positive work environment in Paarl.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR role.
• Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and South African labor law.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to employees and management on various HR matters.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection process, from advertising vacancies to candidate screening.
• Support the administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws and company HR policies.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

HR principles

HRIS

Payroll systems

Education

HR qualification or related discipline

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a versatile and experienced HR Generalist to join their team in Paarl. This role requires a broad understanding of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, and compliance. You will be responsible for supporting the HR department in implementing HR strategies and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the human resources function. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver with excellent interpersonal skills, dedicated to fostering a positive and productive work environment for employees in Paarl.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support to employees and management on various HR matters.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection process, from advertising vacancies to candidate screening.
• Support the administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws and company HR policies.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR role.
• Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and South African labor law.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and engaging work culture in Paarl.
• Direct impact on employee experience and HR initiatives.