Human Resource Officer

Ratio Recruitment; Pinetown, Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an HR professional for an on-site role in a blue-chip FMCG manufacturing environment. The position involves owning salaried recruitment and people lifecycle management while ensuring HR operations are effective. Candidates should have a degree in HR or Psychology, 2-5 years of HR experience, and strong skills in Excel and Word. The ideal candidate is passionate about HR, capable of managing under pressure, and communicates well in English.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience as an HR Officer / HRBP.
• Experience working in manufacturing or FMCG preferred.
• Own reliable transport and flexibility to work late or off-site when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, probation and performance management with line managers.
• Deliver HR administration: contracts, employee files, benefits administration, exits.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, wellness, and celebration events.

Skills

Salaried recruitment experience

Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)

Word skills (intermediate to advanced)

English communication

Education

Degree in HR or Psychology

Job description

SUMMARY:

Excellent hands-on, high-impact opportunity for an HR professional who wants real exposure, real responsibility, and real growth inside a blue-chip FMCG manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:

Around 40–50% of this role is salaried recruitment and people lifecycle management, with the balance covering core HR operations and engagement.

You will:

• Own end-to-end salaried recruitment (advertising, screening, interviewing, onboarding)
• Manage onboarding, probation and performance management with line managers
• Deliver HR administration: contracts, employee files, benefits administration, exits
• Support and coach line managers on performance improvement and employee relations
• Operate within a manufacturing / unionised environment (IR exposure advantageous)
• Coordinate inductions, toolbox talks and departmental sessions
• Compile HR, Employment Equity, disciplinary and ad hoc reports
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, wellness, CSI and celebration events
• Support legislative compliance and HR reporting
• Oversee the reception and front-office function

What We’re Looking For (Non-Negotiable)

• Degree in HR or Psychology (Honours advantageous)
• 2–5 years’ experience as an HR Officer / HRBP
• Proven end-to-end salaried recruitment experience
• Strong Excel and Word skills (intermediate to advanced)
• Experience working in manufacturing or FMCG preferred
• Own reliable transport and flexibility to work late or off-site when required
• Excellent English communication skills

The Right Fit Will Be Someone Who Is:

• Confident, warm, grounded and professional
• Highly organised and resilient under pressure
• Comfortable having tough conversations with empathy
• Humble, authentic, well-spoken, with positive energy
• Genuinely passionate about people and HR excellence

Salary & Benefits

Commensurete with the role

Psychometric assessments will form part of the selection process.

Important to Note

• This is a fully on-site role (no hybrid or flexible arrangements)
• Fixed working hours apply