Senior HR Officer

Rite Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to manage compliance, recruitment, performance management, and employee relations. Candidates must have a relevant HR qualification and at least 4 years of HR experience, along with a strong understanding of labour legislation. The position requires excellent organizational skills and a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of generalist HR experience, especially in Skills Development and Recruitment.
• Experience with CCMA representation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of labour legislation, especially BCEA, LRA, SDA required.
• Experience in FMCG, wholesale, or retail environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and internal HR policies.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for various roles.
• Facilitate performance review processes and provide guidance.
• Assist in talent management and development plans.
• Promote constructive labour relations and support employee wellness.

Skills

People-focused

Highly organized

Passionate about creating positive work experiences

Strong administrative skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant HR tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma)

Job description

Key Job Functions :

1. HR Compliance :

• Ensure compliance with labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, SDA) and internal HR policies.
• Ensure company adherence to HR policies and processes.
• Assist with relevant Ethical Trade Compliance Audits.

2. Recruitment and Onboarding :

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for a wide variety of roles.
• Conduct employee onboarding and orientation programs to ensure smooth integration of new hires.

3. Performance Management :

• Facilitate annual and bi-annual performance review processes (e.g., goal setting, mid-year reviews, year-end KPA reviews).
• Offer guidance to employees on self-assessments and development discussions.
• Track completion rates of performance reviews and escalate non-compliance.

4. Talent Management :

• Assist and support the implementation of talent review processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure Individual Development Plans are in place for key talent and successors.

5. Employee Relations :

• Promote and maintain constructive labour relations across all sites in Cape Town by facilitating employment matters in a fair, objective, and legally compliant manner.
• Provide sound ER support to line Managers and Supervisors.
• Represent the Company at the CCMA as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with unions and workplace committees.

6. Skills Development :

• Execute the Annual Training Plan and manage Discretionary Grants.
• Implement and monitor learnerships, bursaries, internships, and skills programs.
• Coordinate and run Skills Development Committee Meetings.

7. HR Projects and Reporting :

• Lead HR improvement projects aligned with best practices.
• Manage HR administration processes and payroll input.
• Prepare routine HR reports and update dashboards as required.

8. Culture, Engagement, and Employee Wellness :

• Act as a culture ambassador to foster trust, recognition, and purpose through meaningful programs.
• Monitor and analyze employee sentiment and engagement levels to improve cultural alignment.
• Support Wellness Calendar initiatives to promote well-being across the organization.

Knowledge and Experience Required :

• Relevant HR tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma).
• 4+ years of generalist HR experience, with extensive exposure to Skills Development and Recruitment.

Additional Skills and Experience :

• Experience with CCMA representation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of labour legislation, especially BCEA, LRA, SDA.
• Experience in FMCG, wholesale, or retail environments is preferred.
• Excellent understanding of HR processes.

Person Profile, Skills, and Attitude :

• People-focused, energetic, and self-driven.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Passionate about creating positive work experiences and supporting business goals.
• A natural relationship builder, collaborative, and communicative.
• Strong administrative skills and confidentiality.
• Values-driven with a focus on a healthy workplace culture.
• Self-motivated with high standards and a drive for excellence.
• Willing to travel between Cape Town sites; valid driver’s license and own transport required.

Key Competencies :

• Quality Delivery
• Adapting to Change
• Applying Knowledge & Expertise
• Interpersonal Relations
• Planning and Organizing
• Taking Initiative

Note: You may occasionally be required to perform tasks outside your normal duties due to operational needs.

Application Process :

Interested candidates should submit the following documentation :

• Qualifications
• Two most recent payslips

Only candidates meeting the criteria will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.