Human Resources Officer

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Human Resources Officer to manage HR functions for around 200 employees. The ideal candidate will be proactive and capable of overseeing HR administration, recruitment processes, and employee relations, while ensuring compliance with labor laws. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this role. Applications should be sent to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR experience in a similar role.
• Experience in end-to-end recruitment and employee relations.
• Ability to handle conflict resolution and disciplinary processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR administration including documentation and employee records.
• Manage recruitment processes including advertising and onboarding.
• Facilitate employee training and development initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Proven HR experience managing 200+ employees

Strong knowledge of IR and employment law

Excellent communication skills

Tools

VIP

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Officer to oversee HR functions for approximately 200 employees across two companies. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, task-oriented individual with the ability to work independently while building strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Administration

• Oversee general HR administration including documentation, filing, and updating employee records.
• Manage company contracts: drafting, issuing, amendments, and monitoring fixed-term contracts.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, labour law, and company procedures.

Recruitment & Selection

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes: advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, reference checks, onboarding, and induction.

Employee Relations & IR

• Manage conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, grievances, and CCMA hearings.
• Facilitate retrenchments, dismissals, and contract terminations.
• Implement performance management processes, employee coaching, and counselling.

Training & Development

• Conduct skills audits and hold quarterly skills committee meetings.
• Manage ATR/WSP reporting and submissions.
• Facilitate employee training and development initiatives.

Employment Equity & Compliance

• Facilitate and monitor employment equity plans and quarterly committee meetings.
• Ensure compliance with BCEA, LRA, POPI, EEA, company policies, code of conduct, and bargaining council agreements.

Health & Safety

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
• Manage inspections, services, and incident investigations.
• Facilitate Health and Safety committee meetings and IOD submissions.

Requirements

• Proven HR experience managing 200+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of IR, conflict resolution, disciplinary procedures, and employment law.
• Experience with ATR/WSP submissions, employment equity planning, and IOD claims.
• Proficient in VIP and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport at all organizational levels.
• Task-oriented, self-motivated, and driven with the ability to work independently.

Suitable applications to be emailed to [e-mail]