Senior HR Officer – Coega IDZ

Techniplas US, LLC; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Techniplas is hiring a Senior HR Officer for its Coega IDZ, Eastern Cape, South Africa location. The person will report to the HR Manager and ensure flawless data integrity, payroll validation, and proactive compliance through effective leadership of the junior HR team and collaboration with external consultants.

The role involves assisting in policy development, recruitment for lower levels, grievance handling, training coordination, and BBBEE transformation support.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR or Labour Law is required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Exposure to Manufacturing/Automotive environment is preferred.
• Solid understanding of Employment, Labour Laws, and HR Policies & Procedures.
• Knowledge of Employment Equity & BBEEE is essential.
• Unquestionable business ethics and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll data integrity and payroll validation processes.
• Assist in development, revision and implementation of HR policies.
• Oversee recruitment for lower-level roles according to policy.
• Contribute to grievance handling and related documentation.
• Coordinate training needs analysis and in-house training initiatives.
• Ensure compliance tracking and interactions with external consultants.

Skills

HR knowledge

Compliance policies

Ethical standards

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in HR or Labour Law

Job description

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety. The Techniplas Group runs 22 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs more than 3,000 members of staff.

Our success is based on the highest quality standards and the tireless commitment of the Techniplas team. Our team members are our greatest asset. We strive to develop our employees and invest in deepening their skills.

For our location in Coega IDZ, Eastern Cape, South Africa, we have an opening for a Senior HR Officer. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you are ensuring flawless data integrity, smooth payroll validation, and proactive compliance tracking by effectivley directing the administrative support of the junior HR team and collaborating efficiently with external consultants.

Tasks:

• Assist in the Annual HR budget Planning by providing required input
• Assist in the development, revision and implementation of HR Policies
• Ensure the recruitment cycle of lower levels is implemented as per the company recruitment policy and procedure
• Assist in the administrative functions related to Grievance/ appeal submissions
• Check the accuracy of Grievance / Appeal and warning forms
• Scheduling and of Grievance and Appeal Hearings
• Development of Training Needs Analysis
• Oversee the junior team’s recording of training on attendance registers
• Facilitate inhouse training initiatives relating to HR
• Audit the training and invoice filing systems maintained by junior staff to ensure year-end WSP/ATR readiness
• Validate and sign off on the monthly payroll data compiled by junior staff before submission for payroll
• Ensure 3rd part payments are completed accurately and on time – MIBCO
• Liaise with payroll consultant on all matters relating to payroll
• Attend to and resolve internal payroll queries / discrepancies
• Assist in Employee welfare and engagement initiatives
• Conduct internal communication and marketing
• Coordinate the implementation of Corporate / Social Investment initiatives
• Coordinate the implementation of Diversity and inclusion programs for the workplace
• Provide BBBEE and Transformation support
• Conduct any other ad hoc duties that are required by the HR Manager

Required qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification Degree in HR (or Labour Law)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar environment
• Exposure to a Manufacturing/Automotive environment
• Good under understanding of Employment, Labour Laws, and Human Resources Policies & Procedures
• Good under understanding of Employment Equity & BBEEE
• Unquestionable business ethics and professionalism

Why work here?

We offer you a varied and interesting job, attractive employment conditions, a dynamic environment, opportunities for further training and qualification, an open and team-oriented corporate culture.

Please note that all appointments are made in line with the company’s EE targets