HR Officer

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company seeks an experienced HR Officer in Gqeberha to support HR functions from recruitment to payroll. This role demands strong interpersonal skills and experience in managing HR processes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and at least 3 years of HR experience, seeking to make impactful contributions in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an HR Officer or similar role.
• Strong recruitment skills with experience in managing full-cycle recruitment.
• Basic knowledge of LRA, BCEA, EEA.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings and interviews.
• Ensure seamless onboarding for new hires.
• Analyze HR data for trends and improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Results-driven

Education

Qualification in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Workday

SAGE

Job description

HR Officer

Recruiter:
Performit Personnel

Job Ref:
4003072344

Date posted:
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Global Company is looking for an experienced HR Officer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

The HR Officer will provide essential support across all HR functions, ensuring efficient and effective management of HR processes. This includes recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, payroll administration, and compliance. The role requires someone with strong interpersonal skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualification in Human Resources
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an HR Officer or similar role
• Strong recruitment skills with experience in managing full-cycle recruitment processes
• Basic knowledge of LRA, BCEA, EEA
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and propose actionable solutions
• Knowledge of HRIS, Workday is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Basic knowledge of payroll processing, SAGE experience is advantageous
• Results-driven team player

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and providing feedback
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
• Assist in creating relevant job descriptions for vacant roles
• Set up interviews with hiring managers

Onboarding and Offboarding:

• Ensure seamless onboarding for new hires, including orientation and documentation
• Oversee offboarding processes

Employee Engagement and Relations:

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries
• Build and maintain relationships with employees at all levels

HR Operations and Administration:

• Maintain employee records in compliance with legal requirements
• Update records on Workday
• Follow up on training requirements
• Prepare HR documentation
• Maintain confidentiality and data security

Payroll and Benefits:

• Support payroll by verifying employee data
• Assist with benefits enrollment and inquiries
• Coordinate benefit paperwork

Leave Administration:

• Process leave requests and maintain records
• Handle leave queries and reconcile balances

Policy Development and Compliance:

• Assist in updating HR policies
• Ensure legal compliance

Analytical Support:

• Analyze HR data for trends and improvements
• Create reports for management