On-Site HR Officer — End-to-End Recruiting & People Ops

Smart Talent Africa; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an HR Officer to manage recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration. The candidate will have at least 2-5 years of HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, supporting legislative compliance, and driving employee engagement initiatives. This role requires strong Excel and Word skills and excellent communication abilities, with a focus on teamwork and professionalism. It is a fully on-site position with fixed working hours.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience as an HR Officer/HRBP.
• Proven experience in salaried recruitment.
• Experience in manufacturing or FMCG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end salaried recruitment.
• Manage onboarding, probation, and performance management.
• Deliver HR administration including contracts and employee files.
• Support line managers on performance improvement and employee relations.
• Compile HR and ad-hoc reports.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

End-to-end salaried recruitment experience

Strong Excel skills

Strong Word skills

Excellent English communication

Education

Degree in HR or Psychology

Job description

A leading FMCG company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an HR Officer to manage recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration. The candidate will have at least 2-5 years of HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include managing employee relations, supporting legislative compliance, and driving employee engagement initiatives. This role requires strong Excel and Word skills and excellent communication abilities, with a focus on teamwork and professionalism. It is a fully on-site position with fixed working hours.