Human Resources Officer

Workforce Staffing Professional Talent Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A certified Top Employer 2025 seeks an experienced HR Officer to join their team in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include coordinating HR administration, managing employee benefits, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Human Resources and 3-5 years of HR experience, with proficiency in Sage 300 People preferred. Competitive salary package of R300,000 - R360,000 TCTC.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, and EEA.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR administration and functions for the Group
• Capture and update employee details on the HR system
• Manage employee benefits and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Initiative

Education

National Diploma or degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Sage 300 People

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Introduction

Exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Officer. Workforce Staffing, a market leader in the Staffing and Recruitment industry, offering the market a legally compliant, fully managed solution across all industries for all categories and levels of staff and labour. A great opportunity to join a certified Top Employer 2025, based at the Head Office in Parktown, Johannesburg.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all HR administration and other relevant HR functions for the Group, ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed

• Capture and update employee details on the HR system (Sage 300 People), and ensure all records are maintained accurately

• Ensure that all documentation for new employees is complete, duly signed, and fully compliant with departmental policies and procedures

• Process all information and documentation related to terminated employees• Manage the administration of all employee benefits

• Update tracking reports and other relevant reports as required for internal record-keeping purposes

• Compile and capture statistics, reports, and any other documentation as requested by management

• Assist and support the Group HR Team Leader with HR functions

• Provide prompt assistance to employees with all queries, including but not limited to employee benefits and general employment matters

• Handle employment confirmation requests, including telephonic verifications, confirmation letters, and certificates of service

• Assist with and/or manage HR projects as assigned

• Support the implementation of new initiatives, strategies, policies, and procedures

• Deliver training sessions as required, in line with the Group HR Team Leader / Group HR Manager / Group HR Executive directives• Ensure all new employees complete induction within 30 days of employment

• Coordinate and arrange all logistics for training sessions

• Compile and submit monthly HR statistics as required by the business, Group HR Team Leader / Group HR Manager / Group HR Executive

• Follow up to ensure all Divisions and Business Units submit their HR reports on time

• Provide guidance, support, and assistance to HR Co-ordinators and management on all HR functions as needed

• Maintain accurate general administration and filing of HR records

Desired Experience & Qualification

• National Diploma (preferably a degree) in Human Resources Management, or a diploma/degree in a relevant field

• 3 to 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar role

• Sound knowledge of labour legislation, including but not limited to Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), and the Employment Equity Act (EEA)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)• Excellent administrative and organisational skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

PREFFERED:

• Experience using Sage 300 People

CHARACTER TRAITS:

• Good attention to detail

• Organized

• Punctual

• Sense of urgency

• Ability to take initiative

• Confident

• Please note, should you not receive a response within one week of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful

• Please note that appointments will be in line with the Group’s EE target

Package & Remuneration

R300 000.00 - R360 000.00 TCTC