HR and Risk Officer

JustTheJob.co.za; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR and Risk Officer in Sandton. The role demands at least 5 years of relevant experience in HR and risk management. Key responsibilities include developing policies, managing employee relations, implementing HR strategies, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Candidates should possess strong analytical capabilities, effective people skills, and an initiative-taking attitude. The role will also involve payroll processing using Pastel and other administrative HR tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar HR and risk role.
• Proven experience in delivering HR strategies and employee relations management.
• Knowledge of compliance laws including SARS and POPI.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies, systems, and procedures for HR and risk management.
• Implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong people skills

Initiative-taking attitude

Deadline driven

Education

Grade 12 with a relevant HR and/or risk or Finance qualification

Tools

Pastel

Job description

HR and Risk Officer - Sandton

Our client seeks a HR and Risk Officer with 5+ years experience. The HR and Risk officer will need to develop, review, and improve policies, systems, and procedures; and ensure the company’s needs in this area are met satisfactorily. The ideal candidate must be analytical, deadline drive, knowledgeable, and organized with an initiative-taking attitude and strong people skills.

Salary: depends on experience

Education and Experience

• Grade 12 with a relevant HR and / or risk or Finance qualification
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role

Key Duties

• Delivering and Implementing HR Strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategies.
• Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, and other issues
• Employee Wellness programme and positive motivation mechanisms
• Monthly payroll run / Consulting with Outsourcing company (Full payroll functions)
• Processing payroll Bank account transactions on Pastel.
• Loading payroll related expenses onto bank.
• Employee database and HR tasks
• Performance management / disciplinary processes of non-performing employees
• Managing any necessary employee training
• Managing the recruitment and selection process
• Onboarding new employees
• Employee exit programme and analysis
• Leave tracking and Management.
• SARS Compliance
• Health and Safety compliance
• Monthly / Quarterly Incident reporting.
• Risk assessments
• BEE certification / audit – compliance
• Insurance review and negotiations.
• COID
• Skills development
• EE submission
• Company Policies and procedures – draft and manage.
• Authority framework with Internal controls Risk audits and assessments
• POPI Compliance