HR Officer

Phakisa Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Johannesburg is looking for an HR Officer to manage the employee lifecycle and ensure compliance with HR regulations. The ideal candidate should have 4-6 years of experience in Human Resources, holding a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field. Responsibilities include onboarding, performance management support, and training coordination. This position offers a permanent contract and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of HR experience, preferably in a related role.
• Understanding of employment law and compliance.
• Ability to manage employee lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute employment offers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process changes.
• Coordinate performance review cycles.
• Investigate and resolve employee issues.

Skills

Proficiency in HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

HR Officer

Report to: HR Manager

Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp)

Type: Permanent

Location: East Rand

Great opportunity for HR Officers with 4-6 years of experience in Human Resources. Responsible for managing employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and providing HR support to all levels within the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Onboarding (0-30 days): Prepare and distribute employment offers, coordinate IT setup, and ensure documentation completion
• Employee Records and Data Management: Maintain accurate employee records, process changes, and generate HR reports
• Performance Management Support: Coordinate review cycles, assist with improvement plans, and maintain records
• Employee Relations and Support: Investigate and resolve employee issues, support engagement activities
• Compliance and Legal Requirements: Ensure adherence to laws, assist with compliance audits, and track regulatory changes
• Training and Development Coordination: Maintain training records, track effectiveness, and completion rates
• Offboarding and Separation Management: Process terminations, conduct exit interviews, manage benefits termination, and provide employment verification

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, 1-3 years of HR experience, proficiency in HRIS systems

Technical Skills

Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite, document management, data entry accuracy, and HR reporting

Core Competencies

Understanding of employment law, communication skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, organisational skills, and problem‑solving abilities