Hr Officer

The Individual Touch; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Officer to support its HR Department in Johannesburg. This role involves maintaining employee records, administering onboarding processes, and providing essential support for recruitment and performance management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR functions, labour laws, and best practices, along with exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will foster a positive working environment and enhance employee experiences. If you are passionate about HR and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR officer experience with strong ethics and reliability.
• Full understanding of HR functions, labour laws, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and assist with payroll administration.
• Administer onboarding, recruitment, and performance management processes.
• Coordinate internal communication initiatives and employee events.

Skills

HR administration skills

Understanding of labour laws

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Proficient in MS Office

Organizational skills

Education

Matric

Degree or Diploma in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

Job description

An opportunity has become available for a Human Resources Officer based in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:

Purpose: The HR Officer will be a support to the HR Department and be responsible for all administrative tasks including providing excellent assistance and support to employees and managers, while contributing to a positive working environment for everyone.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining employee records.
2. Preparing contracts and amending them where necessary.
3. Administer the onboarding of new employees (Internal communications, new joiner packs, showing new employees the facilities, registering employees on all internal boards, etc.).
4. Provide support and input in new hire orientation in compiling and distributing information as required by the business.
5. Being a point of contact for employees on any HR-related queries.
6. Assisting with payroll administration.
7. Administering of external training.
8. Assisting with recruitment administration.
9. Assist with filling vacancies by placing internal and external adverts, screening and shortlisting applicants, reference checking, setting up interviews, and compiling interview guides.
10. Administer invoice payments of recruitment service providers for successfully appointed candidates.
11. Liaise with line managers to obtain contract renewal / ending information.
12. Managing Occupational Health and Safety.
13. Preparing EE online submissions, attending EE meetings, maintaining all EE records and assisting with the drafting of the EE plan.
14. Assist with general HR and Payroll queries.
15. Employee exit process management.
16. Performance management administration.
17. Administrating and maintaining HR policies.
18. Assisting with any Ad hoc duties and Projects as and when required.
19. Oversee and supervise the office team on the day-to-day operations.
20. Coordinate internal communication initiatives.
21. Assisting with employee events including executive meetings, year-end functions, conferences, induction and training.

Education and Qualification:

Matric, Degree or Diploma in Human Resources

Skills / Experience:

1. Proven experience as an HR officer with 2+ years' experience.
2. Understanding of labour laws and disciplinary procedures.
3. Full understanding of HR functions and best practices.
4. Good understanding of all the appropriate Acts (LRA, BCEA, OSHA, COID, EEA).
5. ATR / WSP experience.
6. Strong ethics and reliability.
7. High level of confidentiality.
8. Meticulous HR administration skills and exceptional attention to detail.
9. Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with internal and external stakeholders including the engagement with Executive Management.
10. Motivated, positive, can-do attitude and solution orientated approach.
11. Have a professional and personable demeanour.
12. Proficient in MS Office.
13. Own, reliable transport.
14. Process driven.
15. Excellent command of verbal and written English.
16. Ability to organize and prioritise when under pressure.