Hybrid HR Generalist - Employee Relations Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid contributions

Pension fund

Paid annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts on company products

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Generalist with a strong emphasis on employee relations for a hybrid role in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will provide comprehensive HR support, focusing on grievances, disciplinary actions, and maintaining a healthy work environment.

You will work with line managers to guide HR policy, support recruitment, benefits administration, and training initiatives while ensuring compliance with SA labor laws and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or related field.
• Minimum 4 years experience as HR Generalist/Officer with employee relations focus.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law (BCEA, LRA, EEA).
• Excellent investigative, mediation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting and maintain discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve employee relations issues in line with labor law.
• Conduct investigations and provide fair, consistent resolutions.
• Advise line managers on HR policies, procedures and conduct.
• Support rollout of HR policies and programs across the org.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Administer benefits and compensation programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Contribute to HR training program delivery.
• Monitor morale and identify potential conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with SA labor legislation.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation & mediation

Communication & interpersonal

Discretion & ethics

HR policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an HR Generalist with a strong emphasis on employee relations for a hybrid role in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will provide comprehensive HR support, focusing on grievances, disciplinary actions, and maintaining a healthy work environment.

You will work with line managers to guide HR policy, support recruitment, benefits administration, and training initiatives while ensuring compliance with SA labor laws and high ethical standards.