HR Compliance Officer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Specialized HR compliance training

Flexible remote work

Impactful governance role

Ethical business culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous HR Compliance Officer in South Africa to ensure adherence to labor laws and regulatory requirements. You will monitor changes in BCEA, LRA, EEA, and SDA, update policies, conduct internal HR audits, and manage grievance processes to protect ethical employment standards.

You will develop and deliver training on compliance topics, maintain documentation, and provide management with clear, actionable compliance guidance to mitigate risk across operations in the

Qualifications

• Law degree or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of HR experience with a focus on compliance and employment law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, and SDA.
• Experience in conducting HR audits and risk assessments.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex legal documents.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret South African labor laws and regulations, advising management on compliance matters.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure they meet legal standards.
• Conduct regular internal audits of HR practices, identifying areas of non-compliance and recommending corrective actions.
• Manage and oversee the employee grievance and disciplinary processes, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Develop and deliver training programs to employees and managers on compliance topics.
• Maintain all compliance-related documentation and records meticulously.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Report writing

Training delivery

Education

Law degree

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and knowledgeable HR Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements in their operations, including those in Kimberley . This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of HR practices and mitigating risks associated with non-compliance. You will be responsible for monitoring changes in labor laws, updating policies, and conducting internal audits to ensure best practices are followed. This position is key to upholding the company's commitment to ethical employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret South African labor laws and regulations, advising management on compliance matters.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure they meet legal standards.
• Conduct regular internal audits of HR practices, identifying areas of non-compliance and recommending corrective actions.
• Manage and oversee the employee grievance and disciplinary processes, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Develop and deliver training programs to employees and managers on compliance topics.
• Maintain all compliance-related documentation and records meticulously.

Requirements

• Law degree or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR, with a focus on compliance and employment law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, and SDA.
• Experience in conducting HR audits and risk assessments.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex legal documents.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for specialized training in HR compliance.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• A role with significant impact on organizational governance.
• Work within a team dedicated to ethical business practices.