Hr Generalist (O&M Sites)

Scatec Solar; Upington; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Upington is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support employees and managers and foster a strong organizational culture. The role involves aligning HR strategies with business objectives, managing employee relations, and driving people initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Human Resources and significant experience in a corporate environment.

Benefits

Diverse working environment

Equal opportunity employer

Continuous career development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• 2+ years managing compensation and benefits programs.
• Experience in Labour Relations and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Work with leaders to provide tailored HR solutions.
• Advise on HR policies and processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

Honour's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

SharePoint

MS Exchange

Job description

HR Generalist

Upington, Northern Cape R250000 - R450000

Posted today

Job Description

Overview:

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for an HR Generalist in Upington, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our HR Generalist you support employees and managers, drive people strategies and foster a strong organisational culture. In this site-based role, you\'ll design and implement people initiatives, employee engagement programmes, and learning and development plans. You\'ll partner with leaders to shape organisational structures, use HR data for insights, and strengthen our employer brand while promoting a positive work environment.

Main responsibilities

• Aligning HR strategies, policies, and programs with the overall business strategy and objectives
• Working directly with business leaders and managers to understand their needs and challenges, then providing tailored HR solutions
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, processes, and systems across the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance, ER, offboarding).
• Support and enable the people strategy by training and coaching line managers and HRBPs in talent, performance, engagement, and HR technology.
• Provide day‑to‑day employee relations support, managing grievances, disciplinary cases, long-term sickness, union meetings, and labour relations training.
• Maintain, review, and implement people policies for all employee groups (STE, FTE, Union), ensuring they remain fit-for-purpose and aligned with operations.
• Drive workforce planning with business leaders: conduct quarterly reviews, forecast resourcing needs, and assist in filling Band1–4 roles.
• Oversee onboarding, talent acquisition, and succession processes: issue offers, ensure verifications, orient new hires, manage talent data updates, and run recruitment end-to-end.
• Deliver data insights and reporting: build Excel and HR system reports, present Power BI dashboards, audit employee data, and analyze HR trends (attrition, leave usage, exit feedback).
• Lead offboarding and related admin: conduct exit interviews, manage formal exits, report on attrition reasons, and ensure legal and policy compliance

Qualifications and competencies

• Honour\'s Degree in Human Resources with HR Module(s)
• Proven experience (6+ years) in Human Resources, preferably in a fast-paced corporate environment/matrix organization
• 2+ years managing compensation and benefits programs & be involved with learning & development
• Experience in Labour Relations and Compliance
• IT Knowledge – familiar with e.g. SharePoint and MS Exchange
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Organized and methodical – structured approach

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee\'s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec\'s vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We Offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.

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