HR Operations / HR Generalist

Schlemmer; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Part time

Job summary

Schlemmer is seeking an experienced temp HR Operations / HR Generalist to provide on-site HR support at our Prospecton offices in KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires hands-on advisory experience and sound knowledge of South African labour legislation.

You will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, payroll data and HR reporting while coordinating site HR processes and supporting transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management.
• 3-5 years’ HR advisory or generalist experience.
• Experience within a logistics, supply chain or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity, BBBEE, SDA and MIBCO.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to support different sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and support to site management on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding, employee exits and exit interviews.
• Support employee relations matters, grievances and workplace disputes in collaboration with the IR Specialist.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity, BBBEE, SDA and MIBCO.
• Coordinate training plans, learnerships, apprenticeships and skills development initiatives.
• Facilitate performance management and individual development planning processes.
• Maintain employee records, update time and attendance systems and submit payroll information.
• Monitor and report on HR trends, including absenteeism, sick leave, employee turnover and other people‑related statistics.
• Support employment equity and transformation initiatives, audits and change management processes.
• Compile HR reports, maintain assessment databases and identify opportunities to improve HR processes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management

3-5 years HR advisory/generalist experience

Tools

Sage VIP

Job description

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Our client, a well-established organisation within the automotive and manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced temp HR Operations / HR Generalist to provide on-site HR support at its Prospecton offices. This temporary opportunity is ideal for an HR professional with experience in a hands‑on advisory role, a sound understanding of South African labour legislation and the ability to support employee relations, recruitment, training and day‑to‑day HR operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide HR guidance and support to site management on HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding, employee exits and exit interviews.
• Support employee relations matters, grievances and workplace disputes in collaboration with the IR Specialist.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity, BBBEE, SDA and MIBCO.
• Coordinate training plans, learnerships, apprenticeships and skills development initiatives.
• Facilitate performance management and individual development planning processes.
• Maintain employee records, update time and attendance systems and submit payroll information.
• Monitor and report on HR trends, including absenteeism, sick leave, employee turnover and other people‑related statistics.
• Support employment equity and transformation initiatives, audits and change management processes.
• Compile HR reports, maintain assessment databases and identify opportunities to improve HR processes.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Matric and a Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management.
• 3-5 years’ experience in an HR advisory or generalist role.
• Experience within a logistics, supply chain or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity, BBBEE, SDA and MIBCO.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to support different sites.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A proactive, analytical and detail‑oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Time and attendance system experience (advantageous)
• Sage VIP experience (advantageous)