- RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced HR Practitioner to join our Baking Division in Benoni.
- The purpose of the role is to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management / Industrial or Organization Psychology
- Valid drivers’ licence
- Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a HR generalist.
Duties & Responsibilities
Employee Engagement:
- Implement and drive employee engagement initiatives aligned with the organization's People First strategy.
- Partner with line managers to develop and execute engagement plans based on employee insights from platforms such as the quarterly townhall talk.
- Drive recognition programs that drive the RCL FOODS values and enhance employee morale.
- Coordinate employee events, wellness programs and other activities that foster a culture of empowerment.
- Act as a key point of contact for employee concerns, ensuring timely resolution and promote an inclusive culture.
- Promote effective internal communication by ensuring employees are informed, engaged and aligned with business initiatives.
- Support change management initiatives by implementing engagement strategies that help employees adapt to organizational changes.
- Collaborate with L&D to support capability building across all levels.
- Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives to create a culture of belonging and respect.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
Employee Relations:
- Provide end to end support on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant practices.
- Advise line managers and employees on disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and conflict resolution in line with company policies.
- Facilitate disciplinary hearings, investigations, and grievance processes by ensuring procedural fairness.
- Ensure statutory compliance and provide guidance.
- Participate in labour consultations and independently represent the organization at CCMA (both conciliation and arbitration).
- Chair meetings with Shop Stewards.
- Monitor and support line managers in the management of cases related to poor performance, misconduct, ad incapacity.
- Track and report on ER trends (e.g absenteeism, grievances, and disciplinary cases) and provide insights to management for proactive intervention.
- Promote a positive employee relations climate by encouraging open communication, trust and early resolution of issues.
Resourcing / Talent Acquisition:
- Partner with line managers to understand hiring needs, role requirements, and workforce planning priorities.
- Promote diversity and inclusion by supporting equitable hiring practices, employment equity requirements, and internal policies.
- Process recruitment permissions and offers.
- Ensure timely job advertisements and track them.
- Conduct interviews and make hiring recommendations.
- Keep job profiles updated and coordinate evaluations.
Talent Management:
- Support the development and implementation of talent management strategies aligned with the organization's business and people objectives
- Support Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.
- Facilitate individual development plans (IDPs) to support employee growth and career progression.
- Facilitate Consistency Reviews and Talent & Org Review meetings.
- Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings.
- Drive the succession planning for the site/region.
- Facilitate employment equity target setting and monitor profile.
HR Administration:
- Manage onboarding, terminations, and exit interviews.
- Ensure data integrity in HR systems.
- Audit compliance issues and run HR reports to provide insights to the leadership team
Deadline:28th October,2026