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HR Generalist / HR Consultant

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Staff Unlimited Recruitment

Posted 16 days ago

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / Consultant to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a challenging environment and can take ownership of the full HR administration function.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes

  • Maintain and update HR systems and employee records

  • Handle HR reporting and assist with compliance and audits

  • Support line managers with HR processes and policy interpretation

  • Liaise with payroll and ensure HR documentation is in order

  • Provide basic IR support and escalate when necessary


Minimum Requirements

  • At least 8 years’ experience in an HR environment (essential)

  • Matric (required)

  • A Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or similar (advantageous)

  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills

  • Strong working knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, and reporting

  • Ability to work independently and manage a heavy workload

  • Fluency in Xhosa (non-negotiable)

  • Some understanding of Labour Relations / IR processes (although full IR experience is not essential)


Ideal Candidate

  • Resilient and able to thrive in a tough, high-pressure environment

  • Approachable, professional, and discreet with confidential matters

  • Proactive, solutions-driven, and detail-oriented


How to Apply

Please submit your updated CV to with the subject line: HR Generalist

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HR Generalist / HR Consultant

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC

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HR Generalist / HR Consultant

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / Consultant to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a challenging environment and can take ownership of the full HR administration function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes
  • Maintain and update HR systems and employee records
  • Handle HR reporting and assist with compliance and audits
  • Support line managers with HR processes and policy interpretation
  • Liaise with payroll and ensure HR documentation is in order
  • Provide basic IR support and escalate when necessary

Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 8 years’ experience in an HR environment (essential)
  • Matric (required)
  • A Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or similar (advantageous)
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Strong working knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, and reporting
  • Ability to work independently and manage a heavy workload
  • Fluency in Xhosa (non-negotiable)
  • Some understanding of Labour Relations / IR processes (although full IR experience is not essential)

Ideal Candidate:

  • Resilient and able to thrive in a tough, high-pressure environment
  • Approachable, professional, and discreet with confidential matters
  • Proactive, solutions-driven, and detail-oriented

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HR Generalist

Johannesburg, Gauteng MECS

Posted 2 days ago

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HR Generalist

Reference: CPT -LO-2
Our client, a leader in supplying mining industry equipment, has a vacancy for a proactive HR Generalist to be based at their office in Kempton Park. The purpose of the role is to support Industrial Relations and drive the ER and HR strategy of the plant while ensuring consistent employee experiences.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining constant meetings with employees and providing daily local support.
  • Managing key People & Sustainability processes related to the employee lifecycle, such as PDR, people sessions, and development plans.
  • Providing advisory services to employees on topics such as engagement, succession planning, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
  • Proactively seeking and resolving issues involving employees, their leaders, and unions (where applicable).
  • Recommending and suggesting improvements in productivity.
  • Ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations, supporting meetings with unions and collective bargaining agreements as required (and when applicable).
Qualification and Experience
  • National Diploma in HR or equivalent.
  • 3-5 years of industry experience (2 years of recruitment experience and at least 1 year of general HR administration).
  • Understanding of payroll processes.
  • Previous experience with MEIBC and main agreements.
  • Ability to work with trade unions.
  • Working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, and Skills Development Act.
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HR Generalist

Pretoria, Gauteng ManpowerGroup SA

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Reference: FRP -Eunic-1

Our client in the Food Industry is looking for an HR Generalist.

Duties & Responsibilities

General Responsibilities:

  • Perform the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including hiring and interviewing employees, organizing trainings, administering salaries and leaves, and enforcing company policies and practices.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements for the geography.
  • Coordinate open enrolments, changes, and training for employee benefits programs.
  • Respond to human resources-related inquiries.
  • Create and distribute internal communications regarding status changes, benefits, or company policies.
  • Administer new employee on-boarding and orientation.
  • Develop and maintain talent management processes.
  • Monitor employee morale and company culture.
  • Collaborate with the human resources central team to develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Identify future staffing needs.
  • Process complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and assist in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions.
  • Maintain employee personnel records.
  • Conduct exit interviews and recommend corrective action if necessary.

Payroll / Accounting / Benefits:
  • Assist with the processing of full-cycle payroll using the internal systems; process new hires, terminations, status/pay rate changes.
  • Confirm and process timesheets, overtime, sick and vacation time.
  • Responsible for submitting monthly premium reporting & remittances.
  • Handle Accounting Journal Entries and Cost Center breakdown reports for payroll, benefits; assist the Finance team with reports as needed.
  • File year-end remittance and reconciliations.
  • Answer inquiries related to compensation & benefits topics.

Food Quality and Safety, Environment and Sustainability:
Tactical Level:
  • Adapt the department's activity, ensuring compliance with food quality and safety, improving the impact on nature, respect for people and communities, and economic sustainability throughout the entire value chain.
  • Contribute to an increasingly sustainable company through:
  • Identify, implement and monitor the actions proposed for sustainability that are communicated in a transversal way in the organization.
  • Ensure the cooperation of all stakeholders in the implementation of the actions proposed for sustainability.
  • Promote, and participate in, training actions to acquire knowledge on the subject.

QEFS RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Know the environmental impacts and the environmental responsibilities associated with the tasks performed, to contribute to the good environmental performance of the Organization.
  • You will be responsible for food safety within the scope of your work that you perform. If any food safety risks or concerns are noted, report them to your direct line manager immediately.
  • Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and tidiness of the workplace.
  • Knowledge of allergen management principles.
Requirements:
Degree in human resources or similar.
Minimum 3 years of experience.Package & Remuneration

Monthly

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HR Generalist

Pretoria, Gauteng Dante Group Pty Ltd

Posted 2 days ago

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HR Generalist

Reference: PTA -VS-1

Location: Gauteng - Remote/Hybrid
Salary: R30 000 - R35 000 Basic (depending on experience) + benefits

Duties & Responsibilities

Our growing client in the Payment Solution industry is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to be a right hand to the HR Manager.

Minimum requirements:

  • Matric
  • B.Com Human Resource Management degree
  • Additional short courses above the Degree will be advantageous
  • 5 years minimum relevant experience in Human Resource Management
  • Labour relations experience in African Countries will be an added advantage
  • VIP Payroll experience will be an added advantage
  • Experience working on VIP Premier

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the HR Business Partner with all HR functions including but not limited to talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, organisational development, and payroll
  • Shortlisting candidates for new or replacement positions and arranging/conducting interviews
  • Assisting with employee onboarding process, exit interviews, and benefit terminations
  • Developing, refining, and implementing training and development strategies
  • Updating and maintaining employee files
  • Writing monthly feedback reports
  • Drafting and assisting with HR Budgets
  • Assisting with labour relations situations, disciplinary actions, and hearings
  • Advising and assisting on Labour Legislation changes
  • Updating employment contracts and working conditions with the latest labour legislations
  • Conducting research, preparing, and reviewing compensation and benefit packages
  • Preparing and capturing monthly payroll (VIP Premier)
  • Managing and monitoring all aspects of company employee benefits
  • Drafting and updating company policies and procedures
  • Enhancing the performance management review process
  • Assisting managers with employee career path development
  • Assisting with organisational development matters
  • Performing general administrative duties as requested
Consultant Information

Consultant: Vonne Scholtz - Dante Personnel Pretoria Silver Lakes
Apply via our website

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Package & Remuneration

R30 000 - R35 000 Monthly plus Medical Aid, Pension, and other benefits.

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HR Generalist

inBeat Agency

Posted 3 days ago

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HR Generalist, HR Tech Focus — We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our team in a hybrid role. You will be a key player in HR technology initiatives, specifically focusing on the implementation and maintenance of our CRM/ATS systems. You will work closely with the Head of HR to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ensure our technology supports our people-first approach. This role also includes managing employee contracts and other day-to-day HR operations, offering an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities
  • HR Tech Implementation: Actively participate in the selection, implementation, and configuration of new HR systems, with a specific focus on our CRM (Candidate Relationship Management) and ATS (Applicant Tracking System) platforms.
  • System Administration: Serve as a system administrator for our HR technology, ensuring data integrity, providing user support, and conducting regular system audits.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate and improve HR processes using technology.
  • Contract Management: Draft, issue, and manage employee contracts, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with relevant regulations.
  • Operational Support: Assist with onboarding, managing employee files, and responding to employee inquiries.
  • Data Analysis: Generate and analyze reports from HR systems to provide insights on recruitment, performance, and other key HR metrics.
Qualifications
  • Experience: Previous experience in an HR or administrative role is a plus.
  • Tech Savviness: Strong interest in and aptitude for technology. Experience with HRIS, ATS, or CRM systems is highly desirable.
  • Detail-Oriented: A keen eye for detail, especially when working with contracts and system data.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem-Solver: Ability to identify challenges and propose effective, technology-driven solutions.
  • Growth Mindset: A strong desire to learn and grow within the HR field.
Seniority level
  • Entry level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Human Resources
Industries
  • Advertising Services

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HR Generalist

Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal Route Management

Posted 3 days ago

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The Company is looking for an HR Generalist to manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This role carries out responsibilities in various Human Resource functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training and development, employment equity, benefits administration, compliance, and policy implementation.

Responsibilities and Duties :

  1. Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes by managing the end-to-end recruitment process and coordinating onboarding and orientation programs to ensure integration into the Company.
  2. Manage industrial relations and act as a point of contact for employee concerns, inquiries, and conflict resolution.
  3. Ensure that the Company complies with all relevant labour laws and regulations.
  4. Coordinate and support performance management by collaborating with managers to address performance issues.
  5. Administer employee payroll, internal documentation, and benefit programs.
  6. Oversee training and development programs, including submitting Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR). Monitor the effectiveness of training programs.
  7. Manage an Employment Equity strategy to comply with equity measures, eliminate unfair discrimination, and promote diversity within the workplace.
  8. Coordinate with other Human Resource professionals.
  9. Generate regular Human Resource reports and conduct meetings.

Requirements :

  • Proven experience as a Human Resource Generalist or similar HR role.
  • Understanding of general Human Resources policies and procedures.
  • Good knowledge of employment/labour laws and regulations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Strong ethical standards and a high level of confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related fields.
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Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal Henred Fruehauf

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The Company is looking for an HR Generalist to manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This role carries out responsibilities in various Human Resource functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training and development, employment equity, benefits administration, compliance and policy implementation.

Responsibilities and Duties :

  • Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes by managing the end-to-end recruitment process and coordinating onboarding and orientation programs to ensure integration into the Company
  • Managing industrial relations and acting as a point of contact for employee concerns, inquiries and conflict resolution
  • Ensure that the Company complies with all relevant labour laws and regulations
  • Coordinate and support performance management by collaborating with managers to address performance issues and identify development opportunities
  • Administer employee payroll, internal documentation and benefit programs
  • Oversee training and development programs, including submitting Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR). Monitor the effectiveness of training programs
  • Managing an Employment Equity strategy, not only to comply with equity measures and eliminate unfair discrimination but also to attract, develop and promote diversity within the workplace.
  • Coordinate with other Human Resource professionals
  • Generate regular Human Resource reports and conduct meetings

Requirements :

  • Proven experience as a Human Resource Generalist or similar HR role
  • Understanding of general Human Resources policies and procedures
  • Good knowledge of employment / labour laws and regulations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Strong ethical standards and a high level of confidentiality
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related fields

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HR Generalist

Johannesburg, Gauteng B-Sure Talent Solutions

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HR Generalist job vacancy in Bedfordview, Johannesburg.

The HR Generalist provides operational HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. The mission is to ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations, provide guidance to managers, and uphold compliance.

Minimum requirement of a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.

Salary: R25 000 – R35 000 per month.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist with recruitment of individuals within their teams, final sign-off of hires according to culture fit and approved mandate, engage with candidates on offers, documents etc, and handle onboarding of new employees.
  • Performance Management: Track KPIs and probation reviews, provide templates and coaching to managers, escalate performance issues early.
  • Employee Engagement: Conduct pulse surveys, analyse results, and propose engagement initiatives to the PE Manager.
  • Employee Relations: Advise managers on disciplinary and capability procedures, maintain accurate records of meetings, escalate complex cases.
  • Compliance: Monitor visa/work permit expiry dates, ensure contracts are signed and filed, track mandatory training completion.
  • Departmental Liaison: Serve as the dedicated PE contact for assigned departments, attending team lead meetings and gathering feedback.
  • Administration: Fill in gaps for all administrative functions and payroll where needed.

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HR Generalist

Johannesburg, Gauteng Restonic Mattresses | South Africa

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To provide comprehensive HR generalist support across the full employee lifecycle with a focus on industrial relations, HR compliance, employee engagement, EE, skills coordination, and payroll coordination. This role plays a pivotal function in supporting the company's operational efficiency and legal compliance by managing union relationships, driving HR initiatives, and ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies in a highly unionised environment governed by the Furniture Bargaining Council.

Responsibilities
  • Provide HR generalist support across the full employee lifecycle with focus areas: industrial relations, HR compliance, employee engagement, EE, skills coordination, and payroll coordination.
  • Manage union relationships and support operational efficiency and legal compliance within a highly unionised environment governed by the Furniture Bargaining Council.
  • Drive HR initiatives and ensure fair and consistent application of company policies.
Qualifications
  • Experience in HR generalist roles with exposure to industrial relations in a unionised environment.
  • Knowledge of South African labor laws and EE regulations.
  • Payroll coordination or related experience is preferred.
Job details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Human Resources
  • Industries: Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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