HR generalist
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
We are looking for a practical and organised HR Generalist with between one and three years experience to support the day-to-day delivery of the HR function.
The successful candidate will work across the employee lifecycle including HR administration recruitment onboarding employee relations performance management and the administration of Zoho People. This role would suit someone who enjoys working with people is comfortable managing detail and can apply HR policies and procedures consistently.
- Maintain accurate employee records documentation and information on Zoho People.
- Administer employee onboarding probation transfers and exits.
- Prepare employment contracts letters notices and other HR documentation.
- Monitor leave attendance absenteeism and employee documentation.
- Support recruitment including advertising vacancies screening applications arranging interviews and completing reference checks.
- Provide employees and managers with guidance on HR policies and procedures.
- Support disciplinary and grievance processes including investigations documentation notices and meeting minutes.
- Identify employee-relations concerns and escalate complex IR matters appropriately.
- Assist with performance reviews probation reviews and performance-improvement processes.
- Maintain confidential and legally compliant employee files.
- Prepare regular HR reports and follow up on outstanding HR actions.
- Assist with employee communication training coordination and general HR projects.
- Ensure HR practices are aligned with company policies and relevant South African labour legislation.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- A gross monthly salary of R19500.
- Broad hands-on exposure across the full employee lifecycle.
- The opportunity to strengthen practical experience in employee relations and HR systems.
- Experience working with and administering Zoho People.
- An opportunity to grow into greater responsibility as experience and capability develop.
Required Skills:
Proven drafting experience within food processing manufacturing or abattoir facility design. Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software. Strong knowledge of South African building regulations occupational health and safety standards and food industry compliance requirements. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Excellent attention to detail problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. A qualification in Drafting/Engineering Design or related field will be advantageous.
Required Education:
A relevant diploma or degree in Human Resources Industrial Psychology Labour Relations or a related one and three years practical HR generalist or HR officer experience.