HR General Practitioner

Elite Search; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced HR Generalist. The candidate will support the HR lifecycle, focusing on recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and training. A minimum of 2 years experience in HR is required, along with strong relationship-building and communication skills. This role offers a chance to contribute to a supportive and growth-oriented workplace culture.

Benefits

Supportive company culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Solid understanding of labour law & HR best practices.
• Proactive and able to navigate sensitive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Support the full HR lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Administer benefits and assist with payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and HR regulations.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Adaptability

Job description

Ø What You’ll Be Doing

Be at the heart of the people function and support the full HR lifecycle:

Ø Recruitment & On/Offboarding

• End-to-end recruitment and workforce planning
• Run smooth interview, onboarding, and exit processes
• Enhance the overall employee experience

Ø Employee Relations

• Support a positive, inclusive culture
• Guide and assist employees with HR‑related matters
• Help resolve issues using IR best practice

Ø Performance & Engagement

• Administer performance reviews and goal setting
• Support engagement initiatives, development programs, and change management

Ø Compliance & Governance

• Ensure alignment with labour laws and HR regulations
• Assist with audits and compliance across BBBEE, EE, OHS, LRA, SETA, DoL, SARS

Ø Training & Development

• Coordinate training, career development, and succession planning

Ø Benefits & Payroll

• Administer benefits (medical aid, provident fund, etc.)
• Assist with payroll processing

Ø HR Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate HR data, reporting, and document control
• Ensure confidentiality and POPIA compliance

Ø Facilities Support

• Support space planning, assets management, and vendor coordination

Ø What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years experience in an HR Generalist or similar role
• Solid understanding of labour law & HR best practice
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
• High levels of empathy, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Calm, adaptable, proactive, and able to navigate sensitive conversations

Ø Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll join an organisation that truly values people, supports growth at every level, and believes in creating an environment where employees feel empowered, supported, and inspired. If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful and help shape a people‑centric culture we want to hear from you!