HR GENERALIST (EAST RAND)

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Johannesburg seeks an experienced HR professional with strong generalist skills for managing HR operations and compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of South African labor laws and have substantial experience in recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. This role requires superb interpersonal abilities and integrity.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR leadership or senior advisory roles required.
• Knowledge of HR compliance and best practices is essential.
• Experience handling EE, WSP/ATR, and Workman’s Compensation submissions.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR operations and compliance activities.
• Oversee employee relations and disciplinary procedures.
• Coordinate light payroll processes with a third-party provider.

Skills

Senior-level HR Generalist experience

Strong understanding of South African labour legislation

Experience with recruitment and onboarding

Payroll collation experience

Experience with employee relations

Job description

Human Resources and Industrial Relations

Gauteng , JHB - Eastern Suburbs

We are seeking a seasoned HR professional with strong generalist experience and the ability to manage a wide range of people–related functions. The ideal candidate will be based in the East Rand and bring maturity, excellent interpersonal skills, and a high level of integrity to the role. This position includes HR operations, compliance, employee relations, and light payroll collation (processed externally by a third‑party provider).

Requirements

• Senior-level HR Generalist experience (majority of career spent in HR leadership or senior advisory roles)
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation, HR compliance, and HR best practices
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, disciplinaries, and employee relations
• Payroll collation experience (inputs, leave, overtime, salary changes, deductions, provident fund, etc.)
• Experience handling EE, WSP/ATR, Workman’s Compensation submissions
• Exposure to Health & Safety administration
• Ability to manage IOD cases and liaise with relevant authorities
• Experience with CCMA
• Must be based in or near the East Rand

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