Human Resources Officer

121talent Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources firm in Durban is seeking a Human Resources Officer. Responsibilities include managing recruitment, handling labor disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Candidates should have a Grade 12 Certificate, relevant tertiary qualification, and experience in a unionized environment. This role also requires excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Unionised environment is essential.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of HR policies and procedures (best practices).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment – ability to interview and recruit skills to fill job openings.
• Guide and assist managers with staff disciplinary issues.
• Promote a healthy working environment for staff and management.

Skills

Employee Relations

Human Resources Management

Conflict Management

Leadership Experience

Cost Management

Financial Analysis

Education

Grade 12 Senior Certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client an established CMT factory in Durban is looking to fill the position of Human Resources Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment – ability to interview and recruit skills to fill job openings.
• Guide and assist managers with staff disciplinary issues.
• Draft warnings when requested by managers.
• Chair disciplinary hearings or arrange with external chairperson to schedule disciplinary hearings.
• Draft suspensions and notices to attend disciplinary hearing.
• Obtain information and statements from managers before suspension and hearings scheduled.
• Data capturing and recording of pertinent information.
• Keep a meticulous filing system.
• Follow up on occupational health and safety.
• Act as liaison between senior management and shop stewards.
• Assist managers with completion of IOD documents WCL2 and submission of IOD to DOL.
• Work with the finance team to prepare for social audits.
• Promote a healthy working environment for staff and management.
• Handle labour disputes and remedy any issues employees might have.
• Work with managers to render and initiate training for new starters and identify talent in new starters for future growth.
• Manage risk by being compliant with South African Labour laws and recommendations.
• Stay abreast of all labour legislation and evolving needs of employers and employees.
• Be involved with payroll assisting with completion and submission of provident fund.
• Manage maternity leave forms.
• Align with operations to ensure staffing requirements are met in order to meet production requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Senior Certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience within a Unionised environment is essential
• Sound knowledge and understanding of HR policies and procedures (best practices)
• Sound Knowledge of BCEA and application thereof
• Knowledge of Employment Equity
• Knowledge of Training and Development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a successful Negotiator
• Be good at keeping the peace and manage conflict in the company.
• Listening skills and respect for keeping information private. (POPIA Act)
• Good analytical and leadership skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding managerial skills.
• Good decision-making skills and logical thinking abilities.
• Ability to drive, motivate and inspire staff & Managers to achieve.
• Forward thinker
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite) – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Key Competencies

• Custodian of HR Policies & Procedures
• Bridging the Gap between Senior Management Managers, Union and employees
• Building Harmonious relations within the working environment
• Aligning HR practices with Business operations and Finance
• Maintain positive work environment
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities.
• Conflict Resolution

Key Skills

Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Employee Evaluation, Human Resources Management, Cost Management, Conflict Management, Nonprofit Management, Financial Analysis, Employment & Labor Law, Grant Writing, Human Resources, Leadership Experience.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1