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Human Resources Officer

Talent Trace

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 500,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Officer to support human resource services effectively. The role involves implementing HR practices and initiatives, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a productive workplace culture. Candidates require a degree in Human Resource Management and 3-5 years of generalist HR experience. Proficiency in SAP and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years HR Generalist experience across key functions.
  • Minimum 2 years SAP HR proficiency.
  • Knowledge of South African HR legislation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage onboarding and HR functions.
  • Clarify HR policies and procedures to employees.
  • Extract and consolidate HR reports and data.

Skills

Communication
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management (NQF 6 or higher)

Tools

SAP
Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Officer_C5
Job Code -
Reports To - HR Manager
Job Grade - C5

Key Customers
  • Internal Stakeholders: All managers & employees, Talent & Learning and Development Specialist, Rem & Ben Specialist, ER Specialist, HR Managers, HR Business Partners, Administrators & Payroll
  • External Customers: Academic Institutions and other relevant stakeholders
Job Purpose

The HR Officer plays a strategic and operational role in supporting the effective delivery of human resource services across the organisation. This includes implementing and maintaining HR practices, policies, and initiatives that support talent attraction, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, and compliance with labour legislation. The HR Officer serves as a key liaison between employees, management, and the broader HR function, ensuring consistent application of HR standards while fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

Required Qualifications
  • A degree in Human Resource Management (NQF 6 or higher)
Experience & Functional Competencies
  • HR Generalist Experience: 3-5 years across key HR functions
  • SAP HR Proficiency: Minimum of 2 years, including Compensation, ESS, MSS
  • Legislative Knowledge: South African HR legislation, including Skills Development Act, LRA, BCEA, EEA
  • Skills Development Facilitation: 1-2 years as an SDF, reporting to a SETA
  • Technical & Data Skills: Advanced in Microsoft Office, analytical skills for HR data interpretation
  • Employee Benefits: Familiarity advantageous
High Level of Requirements
  • Accuracy, confidentiality, attention to detail, facilitation, analytical skills, and strong communication
Key Outputs
  • Clarify HR policies and procedures to employees
  • Extract and consolidate HR reports and data
  • Manage onboarding, HR functions, employee queries, and process improvements
  • Understand Talent & Learning and Development policies and manage related activities
Key Competencies
  • Knowledge of HR administration, reporting, and legislation
  • Skills in communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, and cultural sensitivity
  • Interpersonal skills, sound judgment, computer literacy, and ability to work under pressure
  • Attitudes of integrity, honesty, respect, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Teamwork, professionalism, creativity, self-discipline, objectivity, resilience, initiative, energy, motivation, result orientation, and innovation
Annexure A - HR Administration

Includes documentation management, onboarding, data integrity, HR event management, policy management, and SAP support.

Learning Development & Talent Management

Focuses on consolidating training needs, managing WSP-ATR submissions, training records, talent reviews, performance initiatives, and employee schemes.

Remuneration & Benefits

Includes salary surveys, benefits administration, disability processes, reporting, and policy maintenance.

Desired Skills
  • Experience with ESS and MSS systems
  • Background in Cement industry advantageous
  • IR and HR legislation knowledge, CCMA representation, data analysis, HR matrix, SAP reporting
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