HR Officer

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Randburg, South Africa, seeks an HR Officer on a 6-month contract to provide frontline HR support, manage employee records, and ensure compliance with company policies and South African legislation. You will handle employee queries, manage onboarding and offboarding, prepare offers and maintain job descriptions, while keeping information confidential and up-to-date.

The ideal candidate has a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, plus 2–4 years' HR

Qualifications

• Must have a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Psychology or related field.
• 2–4 years of HR/HR administration experience.
• Solid understanding of South African labour legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee HR queries.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Manage employee movements (appointments, transfers, promotions, terminations).
• Ensure documentation and approvals are completed accurately.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Prepare employment offers and related documents.
• Maintain job descriptions and employee documentation.
• Track probation periods and follow up with line managers.
• Facilitate exit interviews and manage exits.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Skills

HR administration

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Job description

A leading organisation is looking for an HR Officer to join their team on a 6-month contract. This role will provide frontline HR support, ensuring effective service delivery, accurate employee records and compliance with company policies and South African legislation.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Support

• Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related queries
• Provide guidance to employees on HR policies, procedures and processes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
• Manage employee movements, including new appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations
• Ensure all employee documentation and approvals are completed accurately
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Prepare employment offers and relevant documentation
• Maintain job descriptions and employee documentation
• Track probation periods and follow up with line managers where required
• Facilitate exit interviews and manage the exit process
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Assist with basic employee relations matters, including absenteeism and performance-related issues
• Support disciplinary processes through accurate documentation and administration
• Escalate complex employee relations matters to the relevant senior HR stakeholders
• Stay up to date with relevant South African labour legislation
• Ensure HR practices align with BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA and POPIA requirements

Reporting & HR Metrics

• Collect and compile HR data and reports
• Maintain accurate HR records and employee information
• Assist with exit data and employee-related reporting
• Provide information and insights to support HR decision-making

Job Experience and Skills Required

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field

2 - 4 years' experience in Human Resources / HR Administration

Good understanding of South African labour legislation

Strong HR administration experience

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills