Human Resource Officer

We are seeking a motivated and experienced HR Officer to join our growing Human Resources team. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is passionate about recruitment, employee relations, HR compliance, and providing exceptional support to both employees and clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering end-to-end HR services while ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including obtaining recruitment briefs, advertising vacancies, sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews, reference checks, and coordinating onboarding.
• Draft employment contracts, HR policies and procedures, disciplinary documentation, performance management documents, and other HR correspondence.
• Provide HR advisory services to managers and external clients on employee relations, labour legislation, and HR best practices.
• Chair disciplinary hearings and assist with grievance, incapacity, and misconduct processes.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, induction, probation management, and off boarding processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, and other relevant employment legislation.
• Prepare monthly HR reports, recruitment reports, and client billing reports.
• Support B-BBEE initiatives, including verification preparation, score calculations, liaison with verification agencies, and audit administration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and contribute to organisational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management or a related qualification.

• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a generalist HR or HR Officer role.

• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.

• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, disciplinary processes, and performance management.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Benefits

• An opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing organisation.

• Exposure to diverse HR functions and strategic HR initiatives.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.