Senior HR Generalist — Hybrid, People & Policy Leader

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to support HR operations across our Johannesburg-area client in Midrand, Gauteng. You will drive employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and performance management while partnering with management to align HR strategies with business goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of South African labor laws, a track record in talent acquisition and a collaborative, proactive approach to people development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• In-depth knowledge of SA employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in employee relations, recruitment and performance management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SA labour laws.
• Oversee employee relations, addressing grievances and conflicts proactively and professionally.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and fairness.
• Support the development and execution of talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports on key HR metrics for management review.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Performance management

HR policy development

HRIS proficiency

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to support HR operations across our Johannesburg-area client in Midrand, Gauteng. You will drive employee relations, recruitment, onboarding and performance management while partnering with management to align HR strategies with business goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of South African labor laws, a track record in talent acquisition and a collaborative, proactive approach to people development.