HR Officer - Labour Relations & Payroll (Logistics)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 670,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

The successful candidate will offer labour relations guidance, support disciplinary processes, and represent the organisation at CCMA/NBCRFLI. Salary ranges from R60 000 to R70 000 per month (CTC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Industrial Psychology or HR Management (minimum).
• 5–7 years’ HR experience at junior to mid-management level in a similar environment.
• HR specialist expertise with labour relations and CCMA/NBCRFLI representation.
• Knowledge of HR legislation, Labour Relations Act, and payroll/HRIS processes.
• Intermediate MS Office proficiency; experience with SAGE People/SAGE 300 People preferred.
• Knowledge of ReMeasure job grading, LexisNexis checks, Graylink e-Recruitment and in-house performance systems.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and selection: advertise, screen, longlists, interviews, and present candidates to management.
• Conduct criminal, identity and qualification checks, ensure starter packs.
• Create roles and employee profiles on SAGE; capture data and meet payroll deadlines.
• Ensure HR documents are completed, filed, and personnel files maintained.
• Assist with Employment Equity reporting and training initiatives.
• Review and update HR policies annually.
• Administer retirement and medical aid documentation for payroll and records.
• Advise on industrial relations matters and disciplinary actions.
• Identify workplace concerns and ensure compliance with IR policies.
• Support disciplinary, appeal and grievance hearings.
• Stay updated on labour legislation and case law.
• Represent the organisation at CCMA/NBCRFLI in mediation/arbitration.
• Assist with Sections 197 and 189 labour matters.
• Prepare monthly HR reports on hires, terminations, promotions and vacancies.
• Monitor labour-broker appointments to minimise risk.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Industrial Psychology or Human Resources Management

5–7 years HR experience in a similar environment

HR administration, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, talent and change management, employee relations

Labour relations knowledge incl. CCMA/NBCRFLI

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with HRIS systems (SAGE People, SAGE 300 People)

ReMeasure job grading, LexisNexis checks, Graylink e-Recruitment

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence and negotiate

Driver’s license (Code B)

Tools

SAGE People

SAGE 300 People

Job description

The successful candidate will offer labour relations guidance, support disciplinary processes, and represent the organisation at CCMA/NBCRFLI. Salary ranges from R60 000 to R70 000 per month (CTC).