Job Description

Senwes is seeking the services of a HR Officer: Employee Relations and Shared Services provide comprehensive administrative support across core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and record-keeping, ensuring efficient and compliant HR operations within the agricultural sector. The role also ensures that labour relations legislation, company policies, and procedures are consistently applied to foster a cooperative, respectful, and stable working environment across all levels of staff.

Responsible for Employee Relations functions

Facilitate and chair disciplinary inquiries and grievance procedures and act as a Human Resources representative.

Employee Records Management

Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal details, contracts, and performance evaluations. Generate and distribute regular reports on HR metrics and analytics. Manage and secure confidential employee information.

Onboarding Facilitation

Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork completion and orientation. Coordinate with various departments to ensure a seamless integration of new employees into the agricultural work environment. Provide support and guidance to new employees during the initial phases of their employment.

Routine HR Enquiries

Act as the first point of contact for routine HR inquiries from employees related to HR policies, procedures, and benefits. Escalate complex issues to HR Officers or Managers as needed.

Administrative Tasks

Perform routine administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, copying to ensure smooth operations within the HR Shared Services division. Support compliance efforts by ensuring HR practices adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Document Control

Assist in the preparation, distribution, and filing of HR documentation. Maintain and update HR documents, including policies, manuals, and standard operating procedures. Accurately maintain and update employee records ensuring all information is current and compliant on the SAGE system. Ensure the accessibility and version control of HR documents for internal use.

Payroll Data processing

Process all the companies' appointments for permanent and temporary employees. Links position codes and packages of employees. Ensure that all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time before close-off.

Control SAGE Data entries

Control data entries on SAGE to maintain accuracy and compliance. Assist with the day-to-day functions of the Shared Services Manager, including onboarding, when needed.

Qualifications:

Relevant B-Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations.

Requirements:

2 - 3 years' related experience.

Closing date

: 18 August 2025



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