Gauteng: HR Practitioner posted by Phakisa Holdings

Location: Pretoria

Position Overview

The HR Practitioner is responsible for overseeing the full range of HR functions at the client site, with a focus on ensuring the smooth delivery of HR services, compliance with labour legislation, and effective workforce management. This senior role provides hands-on HR support, strategic guidance to management, and leadership to a team of HR Administrators. The HR Practitioner ensures operational excellence across HR processes, while acting as the key point of contact for escalated HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise and mentor a team of HR Administrators, ensuring high performance and adherence to deadlines
• Oversee daily HR administration tasks and provide guidance on complex matters
• Monitor workload distribution and support team development through coaching and training

HR Operations Oversight:

• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment support, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding
• Ensure consistency and compliance across HR processes and documentation
• Review and approve HR transactions processed by Administrators
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency

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Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience in an HR consulting or client-facing environment preferred
• Familiarity with South African labour legislation and HR best practices

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in HRIS systems with ability to guide others…

Core Competencies:

• Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to manage and develop teams
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data management and documentation

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