HR/IR Officer

Watershed Consulting; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned HR/IR Officer to manage various human resources and industrial relations functions in Germiston, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in IR, HR administration within a Bargaining Council environment, and experience with CCMA processes. This role involves critical responsibilities such as handling disciplinary actions, participating in employment equity initiatives, and managing employee onboarding. If you have a National Diploma in Human Resources and minimum 6 years of relevant experience, this opportunity could be for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience in Industrial Relations and Bargaining Council procedures.
• Sound knowledge of relevant labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures.
• Participate in Employment Equity Committee.
• Implement onboarding policies and oversee probation evaluations.

Skills

Industrial Relations

HR Administration

CCMA

Employment Equity

Payroll

Education

National Diploma in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

PaySpace

Job description

HR/IR Officer
Location: Germiston, Gauteng
Salary: R30,000 per month (CTC)
About the Role Our client is seeking a seasoned HR/IR Officer to manage a wide range of human resources and industrial relations functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IR, HR administration within a Bargaining Council environment, and experience dealing with CCMA processes.
Key Responsibilities
Industrial Relations

• Draft disciplinary warnings in line with company policy and labour legislation
• Arrange disciplinary hearings, prepare charge sheets, and issue notices
• Assist line managers with hearing preparations
• Chair disciplinary hearings where applicable
• Handle grievance procedures
• Prepare documentation for CCMA and Bargaining Council cases (conciliation and arbitration)
• Represent company interests in IR matters

Employment Equity

• Active participation in the Employment Equity Committee
• Gather and compile data for EE reporting and Department of Labour submissions

Trade Union Engagement

• Liaise with trade unions on labour-related issues
• Maintain accurate records of union correspondence and interactions

Employee Onboarding & Induction

• Implement the company's onboarding and induction policies
• Ensure new employees receive all relevant HR documentation and training plans
• Oversee probation evaluations and final appointments

Payroll Support

• Update employee records (promotions, demotions, transfers)
• Provide support in resolving payroll-related queries

Employee Terminations & Transfers

• Coordinate termination processes including retrenchments and contract completions
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance in termination procedures
• Manage staff transfers between branches/sites and liaise with payroll

Requirements
Qualifications

• National Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years in a similar role, with hands-on experience in:
• Industrial Relations
• Bargaining Council procedures
• CCMA/BCCEI processes
• Employment Equity and BBBEE compliance

Technical Skills

• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience using PaySpace and HR data systems
• Sound knowledge of relevant labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, etc.)

Desired Skills:

• IR
• CCMA
• BBBEE
• Bargaining Council
• Induction
• HR Admin
• Payroll
• Payspace

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

HR/IR Officer
Location: Germiston, Gauteng
Salary: R30,000 per month (CTC)
About the Role Our client is seeking a seasoned HR/IR Officer to manage a wide range of human resources and industrial relations functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IR, HR administration within a Bargaining Council environment, and experience dealing with CCMA processes.