Human Resource Generalist

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic human resources firm in Johannesburg is seeking an HR Generalist to manage core HR functions and support trading operations. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in HR, strong knowledge of South African labour law, and proficiency in recruitment and employee relations. Responsibilities include end-to-end recruitment, HR administration, and ensuring compliance with labour legislation. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performance culture in a global trading environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as an HR Generalist in relevant high-intensity environments.
• Solid knowledge of South African labour law.
• Experience with end-to-end recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment for various roles including trading and operations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage HR documentation.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and conflict resolution.

Skills

Recruitment

HR administration

Employee relations

Performance management

Compliance with South African labour law

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS systems (Sage, Workday, BambooHR)

Job description

A company is seeking a dynamic and highly organised HR Generalist to support a fast-paced Commodity Trading operations. The successful candidate will manage core HR functions, support workforce planning, and ensure compliance with labour legislation while contributing to a high-performance culture within a global trading environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment for trading, operations, logistics, risk, and support roles.

• Prepare job descriptions, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and manage onboarding.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand specialised trading skill sets.

2. HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HR documentation.

• Process new hires, terminations, and employee changes in HR systems.

• Manage leave, benefits, and payroll inputs.

3. Employee Relations

• Provide guidance on HR policies, disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.

• Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA)

4. Performance & Training

• Assist with performance appraisal cycles and KPI tracking for trading and operational teams.

• Coordinate training programs, compliance courses, and skills development initiatives.

• Work with management to identify training gaps in trading analytics, risk, compliance, and systems.

5. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure HR processes align with industry regulations and internal audit requirements.

• Support workplace health & safety, employment equity reporting, and B-BBEE initiatives.

• Collaborate with legal or compliance teams on regulatory HR documentation.

6. Culture, Engagement & Support

• Drive employee engagement initiatives in a high-pressure trading environment.

• Support wellness, team-building, and retention strategies.

• Contribute to organisational culture, values, and communication practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.

• 3–5 years’ HR Generalist experience (preferably within commodity trading, logistics, financial services, or similar high-intensity environments).

• Solid knowledge of South African labour law.

• Experience working with HRIS systems (Sage, Workday, BambooHR, etc.).

• Strong competency in recruitment, administration, and employee relations.

• Advantageous: Exposure to trading environments (metals, energy, agri, freight, derivatives, risk management)