HR Officer – Pietermaritzburg

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Officer with a strong understanding of South African labour legislation and HR best practices to join their team. Responsibilities Recruitment and Employee Relations Manage the full recruitment process, onboarding, induction, and maintenance of employee records and contracts Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace disputes in accordance with company policies and labour legislation Advise management on HR policies, labour law compliance and best practices Payroll and Benefits Administration Coordinate payroll inputs with Finance and process site timesheets and employee clocking records Ensure leave and overtime claims are authorised before month-end submission Assist with medical aid, provident fund, leave administration and annual employee medicals Employment Equity and Training Manage employment equity reporting, facilitate EE Committee meetings and monitor compliance with equity targets Identify training needs, maintain training records, coordinate learnerships and mandatory training, and prepare and submit the Annual Training Plan Coordinate applications for training funding through merSETA and ensure compliance with the Skills Development Act General HR Administration Maintain HR policies, procedures and records, and prepare HR reports for management Coordinate catering for meetings, customer visits and international visitors Process Injury on Duty (IOD) claims through Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) Administer the company's foundation and donation initiatives, including investigating potential recipients, monitoring donations and reporting progress to management and the relevant foundation Health and Safety Issue and control personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain health and safety files for site work Liaise with service providers responsible for hygiene, security, gardening, pest control, waste management and workers' compensation Coordinate fire drills, review security occurrence book entries, investigate workplace incidents and hazards, and recommend corrective and preventative actions Requirements A degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field 10+ years' HR experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices Experience with an integrated payroll system Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion Applicants must reside in Pietermaritzburg