HR Officer

COFCO International; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Officer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective HR practices and policies are applied across the organization. You will be responsible for various HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compliance with labor legislation. This position offers a rewarding work environment with opportunities for career growth and development. If you're passionate about HR and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Retirement Fund

Medical Aid Benefits

Competitive Salary

Incentive Opportunities

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Human Resources Officer.
• Proven HR Generalist skills and knowledge of labour legislation.
• Ability to drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement HR operational components effectively.
• Drive talent acquisition and onboarding processes.
• Support employee relations and performance management.

Skills

HR Generalist Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Labour Legislation

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Fluent in English

Education

Grade 12

Human Resources Management Degree

Tools

Sage-VIP Payroll & HR Software

SAP Success Factors

Job description

Job description:

Vacancy: Human Resources Officer

Department: Human Resources

Contract : Permanent

Location : Stellenbosch

COFCO International South Africa (Pty) Ltd has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to fulfill a role in the Company. We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Officer to assist with day-to-day Human Resources activities for Cofco South Africa. This role is responsible for ensuring effective business partnering with relevant stakeholders, whilst supporting the effective application of Human Resources policies, procedures and Human Resources best practices, across the Stellenbosch, Farming and Depots environment.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Grade 12
• Human Resources Management Degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at Human Resources Officer level, generalist Human Resources experience essential

Key Responsibilities

The role of Human Resources Officer, plans, develops, and implements all HR related operational components within the area of responsibility. The Key Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support with Organizational design activities, such as Job descriptions, Job grading, salary banding etc
• Assist with driving the right Organisational Culture and resultant climate and applicable interventions.
• Drive Talent acquisition and Onboarding processes and align to best practices.
• Support the application of Talent management and Succession planning processes
• Assist with driving employee engagement and Employee Retention initiatives.
• Drive performance enhancement initiatives and performance management processes.
• Support with application of the global and regional learning development strategy, policies and effective annual Skills reporting.
• Support with Employee Relations matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, dealing with Unions where relevant.
• Assist with application of payroll processes, timekeeping records, remuneration and benefits practices.
• Ensure effective HR reporting, analytics, and accurate systems and data management.
• Assist with Community issues as relevant.
• Assist with processes such as application of HR policies & procedures and legislative compliance
• Assist with BBBEE and employment equity initiatives and reporting.
• Coaching and guiding line management on HR related matters.
• Work in close collaboration with the Payroll and HR Manager and relevant global HR stakeholders.
• Assist with general Human Resources administration, such as HR forms, records, newsletter etc

Essential skills

• Proven HR Generalist skills at required level
• Project management skills
• Change management methodology
• Labour legislation BCEA, LRA, BBBEE, EEA and SDA
• Intermediary level in MS Office (word, excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English (written and oral)

Essential Competencies

• Proven Planning and Organising ability
• Adapting and responding to Change
• Relating and Networking, at all levels within a complex multinational business
• Delivering Results and meeting customer expectations
• Deciding and initiating action
• Adhering to principles and values
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Presenting and communicating information, Excellent communication, writing, reporting, presentation skills
• Analysing and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Effective time management skills.
• High attention to detail
• Ability to deal with complexity
• Aptitude for continuous improvement, system enhancements and automation
• Strong administrative skills

Desirable skills

Knowledge of Sage- VIP payroll & HR software

Knowledge of SAP Success factors

General

Reports to Human Resources Manager

Salary market related, retirement fund, medical aid benefits.

How to apply

The company is offering a competitive salary with provident and medical benefits. Exciting incentive opportunities, a rewarding work environment, product and supply chain knowledge and career growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Interested parties should please submit a comprehensive CV and covering letter, outlining why you feel that you are best suited to the position on the COFCO Careers website https://www.cofcointernational.com/careers/ by searching for vacancies in South Africa, clicking on the listed positions available, and following the prompts when clicking “Apply” on the job description, and answering all related questions in full to complete your application.

Only applications submitted direct on the COFCO Careers website will be considered.

If you do not hear from us within 21 days from date of application, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Only short-listed candidates will be moved through the Talent Pipeline and contacted. Cofco reserves the right to appoint in line with the employment equity plan

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