HR Officer (Maternity Cover ( 6 Months)

Greys Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is urgently seeking an experienced HR Officer for a 6-month temporary contract in Pinetown, South Africa. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in industrial relations and union matters, confident personality, and at least 5 years of HR experience. Proficiency in Sage 300 Payroll is essential. Responsibilities include managing union matters, engaging with management, and overseeing payroll administration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Officer with strong IR and union exposure.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve union matters effectively.
• Engage with Senior and Executive Management.
• Conduct interviews and recruitment processes.
• Oversee and administer Payroll (Sage 300).

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with Sage 300 Payroll

Confident and assertive personality

Ability to engage at all levels of the business

Tools

Sage 300 Payroll

Job description

Our client is urgently seeking an experienced HR Officer to join their team on a 6-month temporary contract to provide support during a maternity leave period. The ideal candidate will be a strong, confident HR professional with solid IR and union experience, and comfortable engaging with management at all levels

Location : Pinetown

Contract Duration : 6 Months (Maternity Cover)

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Officer with strong IR and union exposure.
• Confident and assertive personality – able to say “no” when necessary.
• Experience working with Sage 300 Payroll (essential).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage at all levels of the business, including executives.
• Minimum. 5+]years’ HR experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve union matters effectively.
• Engage and communicate with Senior and Executive Management.
• Uphold company policies and procedures with confidence.
• Handle industrial relations matters, including drafting and issuing warnings.
• Conduct interviews and recruitment processes.
• Manage Employment Equity submissions and participate in EE meetings.
• Oversee and administer Payroll (Sage 300).