Job Description

Around 4050% of this role is salaried recruitment and people lifecycle management, with the balance covering core HR operations and engagement.
You will:

• Own end-to-end salaried recruitment (advertising, screening, interviewing, onboarding)
• Manage onboarding, probation and performance management with line managers
• Deliver HR administration: contracts, employee files, benefits administration, exits
• Support and coach line managers on performance improvement and employee relations
• Operate within a manufacturing / unionised environment (IR exposure advantageous)
• Coordinate inductions, toolbox talks and departmental sessions
• Compile HR, Employment Equity, disciplinary and ad hoc reports
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, wellness, CSI and celebration events
• Support legislative compliance and HR reporting
• Oversee the reception and front-office function

What Were Looking For (Non-Negotiable)

• Degree in HR or Psychology (Honours advantageous)
• 25 years experience as an HR Officer / HRBP
• Proven end-to-end salaried recruitment experience
• Strong Excel and Word skills (intermediate to advanced)
• Experience working in manufacturing or FMCG preferred
• Own reliable transport and flexibility to work late or off-site when required
• Excellent English communication skills

The Right Fit Will Be Someone Who Is:

• Confident, warm, grounded and professional
• Highly organised and resilient under pressure
• Comfortable having tough conversations with empathy
• Humble, authentic, well-spoken, with positive energy
• Genuinely passionate about people and HR excellence

Salary & Benefits
Commensurete with the role
Psychometric assessments will form part of the selection process.
Important to Note

• This is a fully on-site role (no hybrid or flexible arrangements)
• Fixed working hours apply

Skills Required