HR Consultant

Wilderness; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilderness, based in South Africa, seeks a dedicated HR Consultant to support recruitment, employee relations, performance management and policy compliance.

You will partner with line managers, guide HR best practices, handle CCMA matters when required, and contribute to training and building a positive culture. A passion for wildlife and sustainability is welcomed as part of our values.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations and performance management.
• Proven experience representing an organisation at the CCMA with knowledge of conciliation and arbitration.
• Strong understanding of South African labour laws (LRA and BCEA) and HR best practices.
• Experience in HR business partnering, advising line managers on people decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record in conflict resolution and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Conduct onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Implement HR policies to ensure compliance.
• Serve as point of contact for employee queries.
• Drive performance management including goal setting and reviews.
• Manage employee relations, including disciplinary hearings.
• Represent the company at CCMA as required.
• Act as HR business partner to line managers.
• Assist in training program development and delivery.
• Analyse performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Facilitate employee engagement and promote a positive culture.
• Support payroll with benefits administration and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

CCMA representation

HR policies

Training & development

Payroll support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated HR Consultant to join our team, focusing on essential human resources functions that support our organisational goals. You will play a key role in recruitment, employee relations, performance management and ensuring compliance with HR policies, fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process
• Conduct employee onboarding and orientation to integrate new hires smoothly into the company culture
• Implement HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with relevant legislation
• Serve as a point of contact for employee queries, addressing concerns related to policies, benefits and workplace issues
• Drive performance management processes, including goal-setting, performance reviews and development plans
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary hearings, grievances and dispute resolution, ensuring fair and consistent application of policy
• Represent the company at the CCMA where required
• Act as a strategic HR business partner to line managers and department heads
• Assist in the development and execution of training programs aimed at employee growth and development
• Analyse employee performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvement initiatives
• Facilitate employee engagement activities and promote a positive organisational culture
• Support the payroll team with benefits administration, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with relevant regulations

CANDIDATE PROFILE Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant degree in Human Resources or related field
• Demonstrable experience in a human resources role, with a focus on recruitment, employee relations, and performance management
• Proven experience representing an organisation at the CCMA, with sound knowledge of conciliation and arbitration processes
• Strong understanding of South African labour laws (including the LRA and BCEA) and HR best practices
• Experience in an HR business partnering capacity, with the ability to advise and influence line managers on people-related decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Proven track record in conflict resolution and problem-solving within a workplace setting

A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.