197 Hr Generalist jobs in South Africa

Purpose of the Job : The HR Generalist will support the organization in managing its human resources to maximize employee performance, satisfaction, and engagement while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

This multifaceted role covers various functions aimed at supporting both employees and the organization.

1. Financial : Support informed decision-making, maintain financial control, and manage the HR budget in line with strategic objectives.
2. Customer : Act as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including staff, clients, vendors, and partners.
3. Operational : Ensure the successful execution of the HR strategy.
4. Learn & Grow : Commit to enhancing skills, knowledge, and competencies to better support the organization.

1. Implement cost-effective HR strategies and manage vendor contracts.
2. Partner with hiring managers for effective recruitment and talent management.
3. Coordinate training programs and facilitate Training Committee meetings.
4. Support performance management and provide HR reports.
5. Ensure compliance with labor laws and manage employment equity reports.
6. Foster positive work relationships and enhance employee engagement.

1. Diploma / Degree in Human Resources (essential).
2. 3 years of experience as an HR Generalist.
3. 2-3 years of knowledge of the recruitment process.
4. Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
5. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

1. Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, WSP / ATR, EE submissions, BBBEE planning, recruitment practices, Microsoft Office, HRIS, and MIBCO Collective Agreement.
2. Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to handle confidential information, multi-task, and work both independently and collaboratively.
3. Professionalism, discretion, initiative, attention to detail, reliability, emotional intelligence, and resilience.

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

Closing Date : 30.05.2025

Hr Generalist • Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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.

As an HR Generalist at Ackermans, you will play a crucial role in delivering a people oriented service to the organization. You will act as HR partner to support our business functions withvarious aspects of the employee life cycle, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Sound understanding of HR best practices (recruitment, talent management, remuneration and benefits, performance management and employee relations)

• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Knowledge and experience on HRIS systems would be advantageous.

• Sound knowledge in HR and Payroll administration processes

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• The ability to be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• The ability to influence across various levels and functions within the business
• Customer service focus both internally and externally and ensuring good interpersonal relationships
• Excellent language skills (verbal and written) in English
• Be able to work independently, as well as be a team player
• Good judgment together with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company
• Exceptional planning, organising & time management skills

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant HR Administrator experience

• 2-3 years Consultant/Generalist experience

Advantage :

• Previous relevant HR Generalist experience within a retail environment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Essential:

• A Tertiary HR Qualification (Human Resource Management/Industrial and/or Organizational Psychology).

Reference: CPT000355-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.

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).

• 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.

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Monthly

Reference: PTA022660-VS-1

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

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

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

HR Generalist

• A National Diploma, Bachelors Degree, or equivalent qualification in Human Resources.
• Must be a South African citizen.

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in Human Resources Generalist work.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience is essential.

• Provide strategic input and support for Human Resources-related components of the Annual Performance Plan, budgets, and the Human Resources and Transformation Strategy.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of Human Resources policies, procedures, and processes.
• Advise management and staff on Human Resources policies, processes, and procedures.
• Manage the recruitment and selection processes to ensure alignment with organizational needs.
• Administer conditions of service and employee benefits.
• Coordinate the Performance Management, Job Evaluation, and Induction Programmes.
• Oversee the implementation of the Employee Wellness Programme.
• Coordinate, implement, and drive the Skills Development Programmes, including staff bursary administration.

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G Adventures is the world’s largest small-group adventure travel company and we’ve been making epic travel memories happen on all seven continents for over 30 years.

Our mission is simple: to change lives through travel. And not just our travelers’ either. Since day one, our tours have been built to establish meaningful relationships with local communities, directly benefiting the people and places we visit at every step of our tours.

With the demand for travel coming back strong, we are set up and excited for this next chapter in our company’s story — and we’d love for you to be a part of it.

Our DNA revolves around building, nurturing, and developing a diverse culture of people and a true sense of belonging, where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self to work each and every day. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, and yourself, alongside a passionate, talented, and welcoming community that works hard to spread goodness around the world.

If all that sounds like your kind of thing, well, we can’t wait for you to join us.

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing HR support and guidance to the staff located in South Africa, by partnering with the business on a variety of areas, including but not limited to, recruitment, benefits, HR Admin & Employee Relations.

You will be someone who has a real interest in developing and progressing in the HR space, working alongside local stakeholders within a regional and global team. You do not require travel industry experience to land this role, but you will ideally have some recent experience in an HR role at a similar level, or one with clearly demonstrably transferable skills.

This role benefits from a hybrid approach and is based out of the Cape Town office three days per week.

What You’ll be Doing:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Advise and collaborate with hiring managers through all stages of the recruitment lifecycle, including conducting recruitment planning meetings, recommending best practices, preparing offers of employment and conducting reference checks.

Ensure adherence to local employment laws and company policies related to recruitment, hiring practices and employment standards.

HR Operations

Maintain and update employee electronic records in HRIS (Workday), ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

Process and reconcile Talent-related invoices under the guidance of the Global Talent Manager, ensuring timely and accurate payment.

Respond to employee queries via the Global Talent Inbox and internal support ticketing systems, ensuring timely, informative and professional communication.

Prepare Talent-related correspondence, including reference letters and compensation change notices and ensure documentation is accurate and delivered on time.

Support Talent operations, including preparation of payroll reports across multiple jurisdictions and assist in offboarding activities to ensure compliance and consistency.

Provide support for facilities and office management tasks, such as issuing access cards, managing supplies and supporting operational logistics, as directed by the Regional Operations leadership team.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

Assist in the delivery of performance management and employee relations processes, including preparing documentation, taking meeting minutes and occasionally managing cases from initiation to resolution.

Conduct workplace investigations, gather relevant facts, analyze findings and prepare detailed reports to support decision-making by the Global Talent Team.

Provide coaching and consultation to managers on disciplinary actions and employee relations, recommending appropriate interventions such as feedback, performance improvement plans or termination processes.

Act as a change agent during company changes, supporting communication plans, employee transition processes and stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth implementation.

Benefits & Compliance

Manage and oversee benefits administration processes, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant handling of employee benefits.

Ensure adherence to local employment laws and company policies related to health and safety, compensation and benefits and employee relations.

Build strong relationships with external vendors and service providers, including benefits administrators, recruitment firms and legal advisors, to ensure quality service delivery and compliance.

Projects, Engagement & Process Improvement

Collaborate across global and regional Talent teams to implement and support initiatives that align with G Adventure’s goals and employee experience.

Identify and implement improvements to Talent processes and services, recommending efficiencies or enhancements to support operational excellence.

Participate in global and regional projects as assigned by the Global Talent Manager, contributing expertise and ensuring alignment with company priorities.

Required Skills and Experience

Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Solid understanding of regional employment laws, labour standards, and HR best practices.

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Human Resources, with exposure to functions such as recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration and compliance.

Experience supporting performance management, offboarding processes and employee life cycle activities in a global or multi-location environment.

Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and handle sensitive employee matters professionally.

Proficiency using HRIS, such as Workday, to manage employee data and support operational processes.

Strong computer literacy, including advanced skills in Google Suite applications would be advantageous.

Ability to analyze HR data and metrics to support reporting and decision-making.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to convey information clearly and diplomatically to diverse audiences.

Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

High attention to detail and effective time management, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What do we offer you?

Competitive salary commensurate with the role

Competitive benefits package

Birthday day off

Vacation time for you to recharge

Enhanced Parental Leave

Learning and growth opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

*Applicable based on location*

G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.

G Adventures is the world’s largest small-group adventure travel company and we’ve been making epic travel memories happen on all seven continents for over 30 years.

Our mission is simple: to change lives through travel. And not just our travelers’ either. Since day one, our tours have been built to establish meaningful relationships with local communities, directly benefiting the people and places we visit at every step of our tours.

With the demand for travel coming back strong, we are set up and excited for this next chapter in our company’s story — and we’d love for you to be a part of it.

Our DNA revolves around building, nurturing, and developing a diverse culture of people and a true sense of belonging, where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self to work each and every day. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, and yourself, alongside a passionate, talented, and welcoming community that works hard to spread goodness around the world.

If all that sounds like your kind of thing, well, we can’t wait for you to join us.