Senior Human Resources Officer

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous leave entitlement

Professional development budget

Shaping HR practices in Welkom

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Officer to provide comprehensive HR support in Welkom, with responsibility for policy development, employee relations, and HR project leadership. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunity to influence HR strategy within the Free State operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a senior HR role, SA labor law expertise, and a qualification in HR. You will collaborate across departments to ensure compliant HR practices and effective employee

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in a senior HR role, preferably as an HR Officer or Generalist.
• Deep understanding of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication capabilities.
• Relevant HR qualification (e.g., B.Com Hons in HR) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance in Welkom.
• Provide expert advice and support to management and employees on HR-related matters.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure best practice and legal compliance.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives, such as employee engagement surveys and policy rollouts.
• Oversee HR data management and reporting, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Mentor junior HR staff and contribute to the development of the HR function.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Labor law (SA)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

B.Com Hons in HR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting for a Senior Human Resources Officer to provide comprehensive HR support in Welkom . This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who can manage complex HR issues, contribute to HR policy development, and support strategic HR projects. You will work closely with various departments to ensure effective HR practices and employee relations in the Free State operations. The position offers a chance to influence HR strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance in Welkom .
• Provide expert advice and support to management and employees on HR-related matters.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure best practice and legal compliance.
• Lead HR projects and initiatives, such as employee engagement surveys and policy rollouts.
• Oversee HR data management and reporting, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Mentor junior HR staff and contribute to the development of the HR function.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in a senior HR role, preferably as an HR Officer or Generalist.
• Deep understanding of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication capabilities.
• Relevant HR qualification (e.g., B.Com Hons in HR) required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related incentives.
• Full suite of benefits including medical aid and provident fund.
• Generous leave entitlement and professional development budget.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• A key role in shaping HR practices in Welkom .