Job Description

Job Summary
Our client, a company at the forefront of waste management services, located in Roodekop, Johannesburg, is looking for a proactive, hands-on HR Officer to join their team and support both their operational and management staff. This role plays a vital part in maintaining workforce productivity, compliance, employee wellbeing, and the smooth running of all core HR functions. Firm but fair with excellent interpersonal skills, proactive, detail-driven, and highly organized, self-motivated and a team player and willing and able to work extra hours when needed.
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Key Responsibilities:
Workforce Planning & Productivity

• Create and manage staff rotation and workforce allocation plans
• Ensure leave and compensation compliance
• Maintain a pool of compliant relievers for ground roles
• Submit monthly productivity and workforce reports

Performance Management & Skills Development & Training

• Implement and manage a 360-degree appraisal system
• Drive performance coaching and feedback processes
• Develop and implement the Workplace Skills Plan
• Coordinate training, learnerships, internships, and an on-site learning centre
• Submit monthly training and BBBEE reports

Succession & Career Planning

• Develop and maintain 3-year succession plans

HR Advisory Support & Dispute Resolution & Labour Relations

• Advise line managers on disciplinary, policy, and union matters
• Provide senior management with strategic HR insights, legislation updates, and trend reports
• Lead conflict resolution processes, handle grievances, and represent the company at CCMA/Labour court

Employee Wellness & Benefits & Payroll Support & Compensation

• Administer employee benefits (Provident Fund, UIF, COIDA, Medical Aid)
• Resolve benefit-related queries
• Develop a fair, competitive compensation structure
• Consolidate and process data affecting payroll, especially regarding absenteeism and leave
• Provide accurate payroll data and trend analysis using biometric records

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle
• Lead a structured two-week induction for new employees

Statutory Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with COIDA, UIF, SDL, EMP201, Bargaining Council
• Submit BEE scorecard and Employment Equity plans

Administration

• Maintain a secure and confidential electronic HR archive for all HR documents

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Matric/Grade 12 plus completed HR Diploma or NQF Level 6 equivalent
• Minimum 3 years in a generalist HR role
• SAGE Payroll
• Strong MS Office (Excel in particular), numeracy, and document management skills
• Clear criminal record
• Driver's license (advantageous)

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