HR Officer for Manufacturing Team in Pietermaritzburg
Futurelink Global Recruitment · Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
A manufacturing client in Pietermaritzburg needs an experienced HR Officer to run the day to day HR function. You will handle recruitment, employee relations, payroll admin, training, and health and safety. This is a permanent full time role for someone with strong labour law knowledge and at least six years of HR experience, ideally in a factory or corporate setting. If you live in Pietermaritzburg and enjoy a varied HR role with real impact, this could be a great fit.
About the role
Our manufacturing client in Pietermaritzburg is looking for an HR Officer to take ownership of their day to day HR operations. You will be the go to person for everything from hiring new staff to managing employee relations and keeping the company compliant with labour legislation.
Your typical week will involve running the full recruitment cycle, from advertising vacancies to onboarding new hires. You will also handle grievances, disciplinary matters, and advise managers on HR policies. On the admin side, you will coordinate payroll inputs, manage leave and overtime, and keep employee records up to date. You will also drive Employment Equity compliance, coordinate training and skills development, and oversee health and safety administration, including PPE and incident investigations.
This role suits someone who is organised, discreet with sensitive information, and comfortable working with unions. You will need to reside in Pietermaritzburg. If you have a relevant HR qualification and at least six years of experience in a manufacturing or corporate environment, we would like to hear from you.
Requirements
- Relevant degree or qualification in Human Resources Management
- 6 or more years of HR experience in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing or a corporate environment
- Experience working with unions
- Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices
- Experience using integrated payroll systems
- Good communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion
- Must reside in Pietermaritzburg
Responsibilities
- Manage the full recruitment process including advertising, screening, interviews, selection, onboarding and induction
- Maintain employee records, employment contracts and HR documentation
- Handle employee relations including grievances, disciplinary matters and compliance with labour legislation
- Advise management on HR policies, procedures and labour law requirements
- Coordinate payroll inputs, employee benefits, leave, overtime and site timesheets
- Manage Employment Equity compliance, reporting, committee meetings and transformation initiatives
- Identify training needs, coordinate skills development programmes and maintain training records
- Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures
- Prepare HR reports and provide management with relevant HR information
- Coordinate employee medicals, injury on duty claims and general HR administration
- Manage corporate social responsibility initiatives and related reporting
- Oversee health and safety administration including PPE, incident investigations, safety inspections and fire drills
- Coordinate external service providers and monitor compliance with health, safety and operational requirements
Job details
- Organisation
- Futurelink Global Recruitment
- Location
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (6+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This HR Officer role is a great chance to bring your manufacturing HR experience to a new team in Pietermaritzburg. To stand out, tailor your CV to highlight your experience with unions, payroll systems, and Employment Equity. Be ready to give examples of how you have handled disciplinary matters or improved HR processes. Since the advert does not give an email or online link, you may need to apply through the PNet listing or contact the recruiter directly for instructions. Make sure your CV clearly shows you live in Pietermaritzburg. Good luck!
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