Johannesburg: Senior HR Officer posted by Boneo Placement Services

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Officer to play a strategic and hands-on role in managing and advancing HR functions across our global business. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of HR best practices and a proven track record in aligning HR initiatives with company objectives and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead HR projects that contribute to automation, digitization, and overall departmental efficiency.
• Guide the evolution of HR systems, manuals, processes, and best practices across the group.
• Collaborate with Directors on workforce planning, structure optimization, and succession planning.
• Draft, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures ensuring legal compliance across jurisdictions (e.g., USA, Canada, South Africa, Philippines, etc.).
• Liaise with legal consultants regarding contractor and employee matters and ensure compliance with relevant labour laws.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes including job design, advertisements, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Ensure consistent use of CV databases and applicant tracking tools.
• Drive inclusive and high-quality hiring practices and positive candidate experiences.
• Supervise onboarding and offboarding checklists and ensure smooth transitions for new hires and exits.
• Maintain organizational charts in coordination with department heads.
• Lead the performance management cycle, including feedback mechanisms and performance review frameworks.
• Provide leadership in addressing and resolving employee relations issues.
• Oversee the accurate maintenance of HR records and systems (e.g., CW1, Payspace, HRIS).
• Support payroll processing in collaboration with Finance, including salaries, commissions, and bonuses.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics (KPIs), turnover trends, and workforce analytics.
• Coordinate staff engagement activities, including quarterly social events and recognition programs.
• Design and analyze confidential staff engagement surveys and present improvement strategies.
• Source, recommend, and coordinate training providers and learning initiatives.
• Promote continuous learning and track staff participation in L&D programs.
• Coordinate with regional HR team members to standardize contracts, policies, templates, and onboarding processes.
• Act as a senior advisor and coach to line managers on performance and employee development matters.
• Participate in special projects or HR initiatives as directed by the Directors.
• Contribute to internal communications related to HR programs and updates.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in a broad HR generalist or HR business partner role, preferably in a global or distributed environment.
• Minimum 2 years of Freight Forwarding experience.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation across multiple countries is advantageous.

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not provided.