Remote HR Generalist & Employee Relations Pro

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Remote work

Training & development

Equipment provided

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive HR Generalist with Employee Relations specialization to join a prominent manufacturing firm near Durban. The role centers on managing grievances, disciplinary actions, and legal compliance across the organization, while supporting onboarding, administration, and performance management.

You will advise managers, develop policies, and conduct HR audits to ensure fair and consistent practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IR, Law or related field.
• At least 5 years in an HR Generalist role with emphasis on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of SA labour laws (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA).
• Experience conducting investigations and managing disciplinary hearings.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in manufacturing sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve employee grievances and disputes.
• Manage disciplinary processes, including hearings and policy compliance.
• Advise line managers on employee relations and legal compliance.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures.
• Conduct HR audits for labour law compliance.
• Support HR generalist tasks: onboarding, administration and performance management.
• Promote positive employee relations through proactive communication.
• Maintain accurate employee records related to disciplinary actions and grievances.
• Assist in training on employee relations best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Discretion

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR/Law

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a proactive HR Generalist with Employee Relations specialization to join a prominent manufacturing firm near Durban. The role centers on managing grievances, disciplinary actions, and legal compliance across the organization, while supporting onboarding, administration, and performance management.

You will advise managers, develop policies, and conduct HR audits to ensure fair and consistent practices.