South Africa: Human Resources Practitioner posted by Headhunters
Posted on 2025-08-25 00:00:00
| Employer | Headhunters |
|---|---|
| Category | Other IT/Computer |
| Location | South Africa / South Africa |
Job Summary
Our client in the FMCG sector is currently looking to employ a Human Resources Practitioner based in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal.
A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!
Requirements:
- A BCom in Human Resources or BA in Human Resources.
- 35 years’ experience as an HR Generalist, ideally within the manufacturing or retail sectors.
- Solid understanding of South African labour legislation (EEA, BCEA, LRA, Skills Development Act).
- Proficiency in HR systems, including X-Time.
- Experience in performance management, project coordination, and HR reporting.
- Skilled in policy development, HR risk management, and navigating union and bargaining council environments.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills.
- Capable of working independently and managing a high-volume workload.
- Adaptable and effective in culturally diverse environments.
- Proficient in facilitation, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
- Forward-thinking, with strong analytical and networking abilities.
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
Human Resources Management
- Provide operational and strategic support to the Human Resources Division, including Talent Development, Remuneration and Benefits, HR Administration, Performance Management and Recruitment.
- Promote sound labour relations and facilitate fair dispute resolution processes.
- Oversee and implement strategic HR programmes, including HR Planning and Employee Health and Wellness (EHWP).
- Drive compliance and performance outcomes across all HR functions.
- Support service delivery excellence through effective HR operational support.
- Interpret, implement and review HR policies and procedures.
- Champion organisational change and transformation initiatives.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of HR strategies.
- Offer professional HR advice and guidance to management.
- Manage and maintain the organisational performance management system.
People Management and Leadership
- Foster a positive and collaborative work culture.
- Uphold strict confidentiality in all employee and organisational matters.
- Develop and manage Personal Development Plans (PDPs) to support succession planning and talent retention.
- Ensure availability and optimal utilisation of human and operational resources.
- Monitor and control HR departmental budgets effectively.
Learning and Development
- Partner with line managers to identify training and development needs.
- Coordinate training logistics and liaise with external service providers.
- Maintain accurate training records and support annual training report submissions.
- Lead the onboarding and induction of new staff members.
Payroll and HR Administration
- Collect and submit monthly payroll inputs in coordination with line managers.
- Ensure legal compliance related to leave, overtime, work hours, and bursary administration.
- Manage payroll processing for new hires and terminations.
- Coordinate disability, funeral, and death claims in line with company policy.
Employment Equity
- Facilitate Employment Equity initiatives and ensure active participation in EE forums.
- Support EE strategy implementation in alignment with legislative requirements.
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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