IR & HR Generalist — Labour Law, Policy & Compliance

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters seeks an experienced HR professional to support industrial relations and HR operations in a manufacturing environment. You will help resolve disputes, ensure legal compliance, and maintain disciplinary records while developing policies and training programs.

Key tasks include policy development, recruitment support, contract reviews, and incident investigations, with a focus on fair processes and timely reporting. A Level 6 HR qualification and 8+ years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in HR Management or Labour Law.
• At least 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SQube, Payspace, SQube time and attendance, BCX HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in resolving disputes between management and employees or unions and guide on dispute resolution procedures.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, policies, and procedures, and maintain records of disciplinary hearings, grievances, warnings and other industrial relations matters.
• Ensure disciplinary hearings are conducted fairly and timeously, and maintain consistency in IR matters.
• Develop and implement HR policies to align with changes in labour relations law and market developments.
• Deliver training for management and employees on HR topics.
• Research labour market trends and collective bargaining agreements to keep IR practices current.
• Support employees and line management with HR processes and queries.
• Assist with absenteeism policy enforcement, engagement and reporting.
• Ensure monthly reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with recruitment and inductions for IR topics.
• Support incident investigations across departments with fair processes.
• Review employment contracts annually.
• Assist HR Manager in other areas aligned to departmental objectives.

Skills

HR Management

Labour Law

Industrial Relations

MS Office

Education

Level 6 qualification in HR Management or Labour Law

Tools

MS Office

SQube

Payspace

SQube Time & Attendance

BCX HRIS

Job description

Headhunters seeks an experienced HR professional to support industrial relations and HR operations in a manufacturing environment. You will help resolve disputes, ensure legal compliance, and maintain disciplinary records while developing policies and training programs.

Key tasks include policy development, recruitment support, contract reviews, and incident investigations, with a focus on fair processes and timely reporting. A Level 6 HR qualification and 8+ years in manufacturing are preferred.