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HR Officer

Talentedrecruitment

Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

An established company based in Umhlanga is seeking an experienced HR Officer to join their team.
The successful candidate will provide operational HR support across recruitment employee relations performance management and HR administration while assisting the HR Business Partner in ensuring compliance with company policies and labour legislation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment:

Coordinate recruitment & selection process
Draft and place advertisements on relevant recruitment platforms
Screen CVs and shortlist candidates
Conduct pre-screen interviews and provide feedback
Schedule interviews
Conduct reference checks
Co-ordinate onboarding process for new employees

Employee Relations:

Provide support and guidance to management and employees regarding HR matters
Assist in facilitating and handling investigations including the initial IR discussions
Draft relevant documentation (Warnings and hearing notices) in line with the company disciplinary code
Prepare discipline hearing packs
Maintain IR records and tracker
Prepare CCMA Packs as required

Time & Attendance:

Full Management of EDMA Time & Attendance
Ensure new hires are loaded onto Biotimes & EDMA
Daily time approvals
Daily monitoring of absenteeism late coming and extended lunch breaks
Ensure all employees timesheets have been approved by payroll cut off dates
Ensure leave is accurately captured onto the system

HR Administration:

Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
Prepare monthly HR reports
Ensure personal files remain compliant
Prepare new hire packs for onboarding onto payroll system

Performance Management:

Conduct monthly performance meetings with new hires and their line manager
Ensure probationary period documentation is completed and kept up to date

Confidentiality & Data Protection Requirements:

The HR Officer will have access to confidential information employee files disciplinary records ect. This information must not be shared discussed or disclosed to any person who is not authorised to access it.
Confidential information must be handled and stored securelyboth physically and electronicallyand may only be used for the execution of the roles duties.
Under no circumstances may sensitive data be removed from site photographed replicated forwarded or discussed with unauthorised individuals including colleagues.
Any breach of confidentiality misuse of information or unauthorised disclosure will be treated as a serious misconduct offence.

Professional Conduct & Ethical Responsibility:

The HR Officer is expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity accuracy confidentiality and diligence in all aspects of the role:
Where uncertainty or irregularities arise seek clarification and escalate concerns promptly to the HR Business Partner.
Remain objective and impartial when reporting issues ensuring that accuracy and compliance always remain the priority.
All employees are responsible for ensuring company resources are used in an effective and responsible manner to ensure the best operating costs

Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification
Minimum 3 5 Years HR Experience in a mid-level position
Experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous
Experience on EDMA & Payspace is advantageous
Knowledge of Labour Law including BCEA and Labour Relations Act
Strong Communication skills
Attention to detail

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:
I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer personal information shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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