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Human Resource Generalist
Job summary
A dynamic human resources firm in Johannesburg is seeking an HR Generalist to manage core HR functions and support trading operations. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in HR, strong knowledge of South African labour law, and proficiency in recruitment and employee relations. Responsibilities include end-to-end recruitment, HR administration, and ensuring compliance with labour legislation. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performance culture in a global trading environment.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years’ experience as an HR Generalist in relevant high-intensity environments.
- Solid knowledge of South African labour law.
- Experience with end-to-end recruitment processes.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate recruitment for various roles including trading and operations.
- Maintain accurate employee records and manage HR documentation.
- Provide guidance on HR policies and conflict resolution.
Skills
Education
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A company is seeking a dynamic and highly organised HR Generalist to support a fast-paced Commodity Trading operations. The successful candidate will manage core HR functions, support workforce planning, and ensure compliance with labour legislation while contributing to a high-performance culture within a global trading environment.
Coordinate end-to-end recruitment for trading, operations, logistics, risk, and support roles.
Prepare job descriptions, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and manage onboarding.
Partner with hiring managers to understand specialised trading skill sets.
Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HR documentation.
Process new hires, terminations, and employee changes in HR systems.
Manage leave, benefits, and payroll inputs.
Provide guidance on HR policies, disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA)
Assist with performance appraisal cycles and KPI tracking for trading and operational teams.
Coordinate training programs, compliance courses, and skills development initiatives.
Work with management to identify training gaps in trading analytics, risk, compliance, and systems.
Ensure HR processes align with industry regulations and internal audit requirements.
Support workplace health & safety, employment equity reporting, and B-BBEE initiatives.
Collaborate with legal or compliance teams on regulatory HR documentation.
Drive employee engagement initiatives in a high-pressure trading environment.
Support wellness, team-building, and retention strategies.
Contribute to organisational culture, values, and communication practices.
Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
3–5 years’ HR Generalist experience (preferably within commodity trading, logistics, financial services, or similar high-intensity environments).
Solid knowledge of South African labour law.
Experience working with HRIS systems (Sage, Workday, BambooHR, etc.).
Strong competency in recruitment, administration, and employee relations.
Advantageous: Exposure to trading environments (metals, energy, agri, freight, derivatives, risk management)
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.