HR Officer - Employee Relations

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybride; USD 18 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive medical aid and pension

Professional development in HR law

Hybrid work model

Supportive HR team environment

Résumé du poste

Our client in Paarl is seeking a proactive and skilled HR Officer with a focus on Employee Relations. You will manage employee grievances, conduct investigations, and help enforce fair HR policies in a collaborative environment.

Working closely with line managers, you will advise on disciplinary procedures, performance management, and ensuring legal compliance with South Africa's labour laws. This role offers development in HR law and a balanced, hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of HR experience with focus on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law (BCEA, LRA, EEA).
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and mediating disputes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage and resolve employee grievances and disputes in a fair and timely manner.
• Conduct thorough investigations into misconduct, policy violations, and workplace conflicts.
• Advise line managers on disciplinary procedures, performance management, and legal compliance.
• Develop strategies to promote positive employee relations and constructive workplace culture.
• Keep abreast of changes in labor law and ensure HR policies comply.

Connaissances

Employee relations

Dispute mediation

Investigations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, or related field

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and skilled HR Officer with a focus on Employee Relations to join their team in Paarl. This role is vital in fostering a positive and productive work environment by managing employee grievances, conducting investigations, and promoting fair and consistent application of HR policies. You will work closely with line managers to provide guidance on employee conduct, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution. This position offers a great opportunity for an HR professional to specialize in employee relations and contribute to a healthy organizational culture, balancing the needs of employees with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee grievances and disputes in a fair and timely manner.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee misconduct, policy violations, and workplace conflicts.
• Advise and support line managers on disciplinary procedures, performance management, and legal compliance.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote positive employee relations and a constructive workplace culture.
• Keep abreast of changes in labor law and ensure HR policies and practices are compliant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR, with a significant focus on employee relations.
• Deep understanding of South African labor law, including the BCEA, LRA, and EEA.
• Proven experience in conducting workplace investigations and mediating disputes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development in HR law and relations.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• A supportive and professional HR team environment in Paarl.