227 Hr Specialist jobs in South Africa

Overview :

The purpose of this role is to optimise HR processes and improve relationships between stakeholders to meet organisational objectives. The position reports to the HR Manager (Divisional).

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Human Sciences, Human Resources Management, or Industrial / Organisational Psychology
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role within the Automotive Industry
• Diploma in IR / Labour Law (advantageous)

Key Performance Areas / Tasks :

HR Strategy :

• Assist with developing the Human Resources Management Strategic and operational plans.

Corporate Social Investment :

• Implement social and labour plans.

HR Legislation :

• Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement, etc.)

Employment Equity :

• Design and develop interventions and action plans to support EE strategy implementation.
• Manage and ensure compliance with EE strategy.
• Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity-related processes.
• Coordinate EE and Training Committee meetings and consult with stakeholders.

BBBEE :

• Create awareness of BBBEE within the Group.

Labour Planning :

• Monitor, report on trends, and advise management on labour statistics.

Recruitment and Selection :

• Manage recruitment advertising, candidate shortlisting, and reporting.
• Coordinate recruitment processes, conduct interviews, verify credentials, and manage offers and onboarding.

Transition :

• Coordinate employee exit processes and conduct exit interviews.

Industrial Relations (Regional Level) :

• Monitor IR processes, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on employment conditions and rights.
• Facilitate external IR processes and represent management in stakeholder discussions.
• Resolve employee disputes and grievances, coordinate disciplinary proceedings, and communicate with unions.
• Manage wage negotiations and stay updated on IR trends.

Performance Management :

• Promote a Performance Management Culture and manage related records.

HR Systems :

• Evaluate and establish HR system requirements, ensuring compliance with HR Quality Systems.

Communications :

• Develop internal communication programmes to support business outcomes.

Teams Process :

• Design team interventions and facilitate change management initiatives.

People Management :

• Create an enabling work environment.
• Ensure safety, legality, and security.
• Coach and counsel staff to improve performance.
• Maintain discipline and resolve grievances and disputes.

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As the HR Specialist, you will be the backbone of our SA office operations, providing essential HR support to their teams. You will be responsible for creating and implementing policies and procedures, managing office supplies and equipment, and fostering a supportive environment that brings their employees together. Acting as the liaison between the US and SA offices, you will be the go-to person for all HR-related matters and serve as the primary contact for employees seeking assistance, resources, and support.

Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• HR Policy Development and Implementation
• Employee Engagement and Support
• Liaison Between US and SA Offices
• HR Administrative Support

• Qualifications: Ideally Industrial Psychology or BA/B.Com in Human Resources Management.

• Experience: 3-5 years of full employee lifecycle experience in an HR role, ideally within a professional services/corporate context. Multinational or cross-office environment highly advantageous
• Skills: Highly proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, and a customer service-oriented approach.
• Knowledge: Proficiency in HR policies, procedures, and basic labor laws (preferably for both the US and South Africa).
• Personality: A proactive and approachable team player who enjoys fostering positive relationships and supporting others. Assertive and structured in approach.

Potential of international travel, particularly to the US does exist on an ad hoc basis.


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HR Specialist (Remote | Startup Experience Required)We’re a fast-growing podcast production and management startup serving B2 B service providers worldwide. With 20+ team members across multiple countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, results, and strong team culture.podcast production and management startup serving B2 B service providers worldwide.We’re hiring an HR Specialist who thrives in startups and is used to wearing many hats. You’ll lead talent acquisition, onboarding, training, performance management, and culture-building across our fully remote, international team.What You’ll Do:Hire and onboard top talent for our global team Build training and performance systems to drive measurable results Champion company culture and engagement across time zones Innovate HR processes for remote operations What You Bring:3+ years HR experience, including 2+ years with remote teams Strong track record in recruitment, training, and performance management Tech-savvy with HRIS and remote collaboration tools Startup mindset: adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented If you’re excited about scaling HR in a global startup environment, we’d love to hear from you!#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Overview : The purpose of this role is to optimise HR processes and improve relationships between stakeholders to meet organisational objectives. The position reports to the HR Manager (Divisional). Minimum Requirements : Grade 12 / Matric Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Human Sciences, Human Resources Management, or Industrial / Organisational Psychology 3-5 years experience in a similar role within the Automotive Industry Diploma in IR / Labour Law (advantageous) Key Performance Areas / Tasks : HR Strategy : Assist with developing the Human Resources Management Strategic and operational plans. Corporate Social Investment : Implement social and labour plans. HR Legislation : Translate legislative changes into relevant HR Policies and Practices. Ensure compliance with relevant HR Legislation (Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE Act, Skills Development Act, MIBCO Main Agreement, etc.) Employment Equity : Design and develop interventions and action plans to support EE strategy implementation. Manage and ensure compliance with EE strategy. Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity-related processes. Coordinate EE and Training Committee meetings and consult with stakeholders. BBBEE : Create awareness of BBBEE within the Group. Labour Planning : Monitor, report on trends, and advise management on labour statistics. Recruitment and Selection : Manage recruitment advertising, candidate shortlisting, and reporting. Coordinate recruitment processes, conduct interviews, verify credentials, and manage offers and onboarding. Transition : Coordinate employee exit processes and conduct exit interviews. Industrial Relations (Regional Level) : Monitor IR processes, policies, and procedures. Advise on employment conditions and rights. Facilitate external IR processes and represent management in stakeholder discussions. Resolve employee disputes and grievances, coordinate disciplinary proceedings, and communicate with unions. Manage wage negotiations and stay updated on IR trends. Performance Management : Promote a Performance Management Culture and manage related records. HR Systems : Evaluate and establish HR system requirements, ensuring compliance with HR Quality Systems. Communications : Develop internal communication programmes to support business outcomes. Teams Process : Design team interventions and facilitate change management initiatives. People Management : Create an enabling work environment. Ensure safety, legality, and security. Coach and counsel staff to improve performance. Maintain discipline and resolve grievances and disputes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Facilitate and maintain HR Information Systems (HRIS) and related platforms; Partner with HR and IT to implement system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements; Serve as a key point of contact for system troubleshooting and user support; Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across HR systems; Develop and maintain data standards, governance processes, and documentation; Provide support for various HR projects and respond to HR related inquiries as required; Design and deliver dashboards and reports on key HR metrics; Provide analytical support as and when required; Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to inform HR strategy and decision-making; Provide input for monthly reports to the HR & Corporate Manager with the aim to enhance business decision-making capabilities (Headcount/ASL/Finance/Board report/4 LC/IT/Reception/Training/Compliance audits); Ensure HR systems and data meet legislative and organizational compliance standards; Support audits and submissions related to employment equity, BBBEE, skills development, and other statutory requirements; Collaborate with relevant teams to align systems and data practices; Train HR team members and end-users on system usage and best practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr

FlySafair City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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• Facilitate and maintain HR Information Systems (HRIS) and related platforms;
• Partner with HR and IT to implement system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements;
• Serve as a key point of contact for system troubleshooting and user support;
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across HR systems;
• Develop and maintain data standards, governance processes, and documentation;
• Provide support for various HR projects and respond to HR related inquiries as required;
• Design and deliver dashboards and reports on key HR metrics;
• Provide analytical support as and when required;
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to inform HR strategy and decision-making;
• Provide input for monthly reports to the HR & Corporate Manager with the aim to enhance business decision-making capabilities (Headcount/ASL/Finance/Board report/4LC/IT/Reception/Training/Compliance audits);
• Ensure HR systems and data meet legislative and organizational compliance standards;
• Support audits and submissions related to employment equity, BBBEE, skills development, and other statutory requirements;
• Collaborate with relevant teams to align systems and data practices;
• Train HR team members and end-users on system usage and best practices.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field;
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role (Essential);
• Proven experience with HRIS platforms (Essential);
• Previous experience in HRIS implementation or system migrations (Advantageous);
• Willingness to work overtime as and when required;
• Knowledge of HR principles;
• Proficiency in HR analytics tools and data visualization;
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data privacy regulations, and compliance frameworks;
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Analytical mind-set with attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations;
• Project Management.
  
  

• Facilitate and maintain HR Information Systems (HRIS) and related platforms;
• Partner with HR and IT to implement system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements;
• Serve as a key point of contact for system troubleshooting and user support;
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across HR systems;
• Develop and maintain data standards, governance processes, and documentation;
• Provide support for various HR projects and respond to HR related inquiries as required;
• Design and deliver dashboards and reports on key HR metrics;
• Provide analytical support as and when required;
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to inform HR strategy and decision-making;
• Provide input for monthly reports to the HR & Corporate Manager with the aim to enhance business decision-making capabilities (Headcount/ASL/Finance/Board report/4LC/IT/Reception/Training/Compliance audits);
• Ensure HR systems and data meet legislative and organizational compliance standards;
• Support audits and submissions related to employment equity, BBBEE, skills development, and other statutory requirements;
• Collaborate with relevant teams to align systems and data practices;
• Train HR team members and end-users on system usage and best practices.
• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field;
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role (Essential);
• Proven experience with HRIS platforms (Essential);
• Project management experience (Essential);
• Previous experience in HRIS implementation or system migrations (Advantageous);
• Willingness to work overtime as and when required;
• Knowledge of HR principles;
• Proficiency in HR analytics tools and data visualization;
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data privacy regulations, and compliance frameworks;
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Office suite;
• Excellent communication skills ;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Analytical mind-set with attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations;
• Data Analysis skills;
• Adaptability;
• Project Management.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Proactive;
• Friendliness and positivity;
• Respectful;
• Assertive;
• High work ethic.
  
  

Application Guideline

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  
  

FlySafair Reserves The Right

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
  
  

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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