HR Officer

SUMMARY:
Experienced HR Officer required to manage generalist HR responsibilities including bulk recruitment, training coordination, HR administration, employee relations and line management support.

POSITION INFO:
The HR Officer will provide broad HR support across a 24/7 operational environment. The role includes high-volume recruitment, onboarding, learning and development coordination, HR administration, employee relations, labour relations and operational business partnering. The ideal candidate will have at least five years' HR generalist experience and be comfortable working closely with both managers and employees. Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Bulk Recruitment Manage end-to-end recruitment processes. Coordinate high-volume recruitment campaigns. Conduct candidate screening and interviews. Manage onboarding and inductions. Build relationships with recruitment partners. Maintain recruitment compliance. Maintain recruitment reporting. Learning & Development Coordinate training programmes and workshops. Research and design basic training programmes. Facilitate basic training initiatives where required. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external training providers. Manage training logistics. Maintain training records and attendance. Prepare training-related reports. Compile and monitor the Workplace Skills Plan. Support the Annual Training Report process. Human Resources Administration Maintain accurate employee records. Maintain HR information and documentation. Prepare contracts and letters. Prepare HR reports. Support the employee lifecycle from appointment to exit. Ensure compliance with legislation and HR policies. Support onboarding and orientation. Employee & Labour Relations Support line management with disciplinary processes. Support grievance processes. Support performance management matters. Prepare routine ER documentation. Support CCMA case preparation. Promote a positive workplace culture. Business Partnering Serve as a trusted HR contact for managers and employees. Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures. Provide guidance on labour legislation. Assist with workforce planning. Support operational HR requirements. Monitor HR metrics and trends. Minimum Requirements Diploma or Degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology or related field. Minimum 5 years' HR generalist experience. Proven bulk recruitment experience. Talent acquisition experience. Training and development coordination experience. Labour Relations / Industrial Relations experience. Sound understanding of South African labour legislation. Strong HR administration skills. Strong planning and organisational ability. Excellent communication skills. Strong stakeholder engagement ability. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems. Additional Requirement The business operates on a 24/7 basis. While normal office hours apply, the successful candidate must be flexible and willing to support employees and operations outside standard hours when required, including occasional evening support after 17:00.