HR generalist

Crowe DNA; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 198,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe DNA is seeking a practical and organised HR Generalist in Sandton, South Africa, with 1–3 years’ experience to support day-to-day HR delivery across the employee lifecycle.

The role covers HR administration, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and payroll-adjacent activities, with a focus on policy application and compliance within South African labour law.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or related field.
• 1–3 years of practical HR generalist experience.
• Experience with Zoho People is required.
• Experience supporting employee relations and disciplinary processes is required.
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, POPIA).
• Experience with HR administration, recruitment, onboarding and employee records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and information in Zoho People.
• Administer onboarding, probation, transfers and exits.
• Prepare employment contracts, letters and notices.
• Monitor leave and attendance; manage employee documentation.
• Support recruitment activities: advertise vacancies, screen applications, arrange interviews, reference checks.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures to employees and managers.
• Assist with disciplinary and grievance processes and document meetings.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

Policy compliance

Education

HR degree or related

Tools

Zoho People

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sandton, South Africa

We are looking for a practical and organised HR Generalist with between one and three years’ experience to support the day-to-day delivery of the HR function.

The successful candidate will work across the employee lifecycle, including HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and the administration of Zoho People. This role would suit someone who enjoys working with people, is comfortable managing detail and can apply HR policies and procedures consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation and information on Zoho People.
  
• Administer employee onboarding, probation, transfers and exits.
  
• Prepare employment contracts, letters, notices and other HR documentation.
  
• Monitor leave, attendance, absenteeism and employee documentation.
  
• Support recruitment, including advertising vacancies, screening applications, arranging interviews and completing reference checks.
  
• Provide employees and managers with guidance on HR policies and procedures.
  
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations, documentation, notices and meeting minutes.
  
• Identify employee-relations concerns and escal... complex IR matters appropriately.
• Assist with performance reviews, probation reviews and performance-improvement processes.
  
• Maintain confidential and legally compliant employee files.
  
• Prepare regular HR reports and follow up on outstanding HR actions.
  
• Assist with employee communication, training coordination and general HR projects.
  
• Ensure HR practices are aligned with company policies and relevant South African labour legislation.
  

Requirements

• A relevant diploma or degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related field.
  
• Between one and three years’ practical HR generalist or HR officer experience.
  
• Practical experience using Zoho People is required.
  
• Previous experience supporting employee‑relations and disciplinary processes is required.
  
• Working knowledge of South African labour legislation, including the BCEA, LRA, EEA and POPIA.
  
• Experience with HR administration, recruitment, onboarding and employee record management.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
  
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
  
• Confident in communicating with employees and managers at different levels.
  
• Able to work independently, prioritise tasks and follow matters through to completion.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
  
• A gross monthly salary of R19,500.
  
• Broad, hands‑on exposure across the full employee lifecycle.
  
• The opportunity to strengthen practical experience in employee relations and HR systems.
  
• Experience working with and administering Zoho People.
  
• An opportunity to grow into greater responsibility as experience and capability develop.