HR Officer

Express Employment Professionals (Durban South); Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking an HR Officer to manage recruitment and HR functions in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in HR or Psychology, possess excellent communication skills, and have experience in recruitment and HR administration. A passion for people and processes is essential. Candidates must have their own vehicle and be flexible with work hours. This is an on-site role based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• HR or Psychology Degree is essential.
• 2-5 years of HR officer/HRBP experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Excellent Excel and Word skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor IR processes, experience in a unionised environment is advantageous.
• Conduct full salaried recruitment function.
• Oversee HR Admin activities such as contracts and new hire documentation.
• Coordinate induction and onboarding of new staff.
• Provide support and coaching to managers for performance improvement.

Skills

HR recruitment

Excel

English communication

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Education

HR or Psychology Degree

Honours is advantageous

Job description

Summary

Our client is looking for an HR Officer to join their team.

Position Info

• Manage and monitor IR processes, some experience of a unionised environment advantageous
• Recruitment, must have done the full salaried recruitment function
• HR Admin, contracts, new hire documentation, benefits and terminations etc
• Induction and on boarding of new staff including managing probation and performance review processes with line
• Coordinating toolbox talks and info sessions with departments
• Provide support and coaching to managers for performance improvement and team development
• Enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and dealing with robust people
• Completing weekly and monthly HR/EE/Disciplinary and other reports
• Co-ordinating all relevant celebration days and employee events
• Coordinating all CSI and wellness initiatives in partnership with Wellness team
• Assisting with EE and other legislative reports, meeting, and HR functions
• Managing of receptionist and reception area

Qualifications / Requirements

• An HR or Psychology Degree or essential, Honours is advantageous
• Excellent Excel and Word skills (intermediate to advanced level)
• 2 – 5 years HR officer/HRBP experience, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Own transport, and flexibility if required to work late, or travel to other plants off site when needed (not often)
• Ability to handle pressure calmly and professionally
• Excellent English communication skills
• Extremely organised and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Resilient and able to assert themselves when needed
• Passion for people and processes
• Salaried end to end Recruitment experience is essential in this position
• Experience in setting up and coordinating of events is advantageous

NON NEGOTIABLES - DEGREE / OWN VEHICLE / ONSITE