HR Generalist (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban)

Job description

Role and Responsibilities:

1.Talent Acquisition and Workforce Management
•End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment cycle, from receiving instruction from the Deans, to administrate recruitment forms   to administrate the final selection.
•Employee Onboarding & Offboarding: Administrate structured existing onboarding process of Phase 1, 2 and 3 and ensure smooth exit processes, including deactivation and exit interviews.
•HR documentation and compliance: Draft and manage offer letters, appointment letters, promotions, transfers, job descriptions, contract addendums and employee records with COO and CEO oversight.
  
2.Employee Relations and Performance Management
•Employee support and development: Manage staff development and training budgets, for training and development of all levels of employees, as per staff requests and training needs identified.
•Performance evaluation: Oversee performance management processes, implement employee pay scales, and recommend motivation strategies.
•Conflict resolution and disciplinary action: Address employee grievances, handle misconduct cases, draft warnings, and represent the employer at CCMA hearings.

3.HR Administration and Compliance
•Data management: Maintain and update staff files monthly, both hard and soft copies, to ensure accurate employee records and HR monthly reports to the COO and CEO.
•Regulatory compliance and reporting: Assist with Employment Equity reporting, and SETAgrant applications.
•Payroll and benefits coordination: Ensure timely submission of payroll data and assist employees with benefits such as medical aid and provident funds.

4.Strategic HR Initiatives
•HR strategy implementation: Execute HR policies, initiatives, and systems in alignment with Deans requirements and COO, CEO directives.
•BBBEE and skills development support: Facilitate BBBEE verification processes, workforce skills planning, and grant claims.

5.Operational Efficiency and Workplace Well-being
•HR communication and correspondence: Respond to internal HR inquiries, draft responses, and maintain up-to-date employee records in a support capacity.
•Workplace health and safety: Promote a safe and compliant working environment through active monitoring and initiatives.
•Administrative and meeting support: Organize meetings, take minutes, maintain filing systems, and assist in special HR projects.

Requirements

Selection Criteria:
Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources.
• 5 – 10 Years experience in the field.
• AFDA employs candidates in line with the Employment Equity Act and as such preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

HR Generalist Summary:

• The ideal candidate for the HR regional generalist role is a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication skills, a strong work ethic, and engaging, proactive approach to people management.
• They should possess a deep understanding of labour law, employment equity regulations, and compliance frameworks. With a proven track record in HR administration, personnel records management, and conflict resolution, the candidate must demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in HR software, MS Office, and digital record-keeping is essential, along with the capability to manage HR functions efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Additionally, experience in CCMA representation, performance management, and staff development is highly valued. The candidate must uphold confidentiality, maintain meticulous attention to detail, and foster a supportive and legally compliant work environment.

Posted on 25 Nov 09:15, Closing date 24 Jan