HR Practitioner for Automotive Manufacturing in the East Rand
Professional Appointments CC · East Rand, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Overview
A premium automotive component manufacturer in the East Rand is looking for an experienced HR Practitioner to handle the full HR and IR function. You will work with labour legislation, manage disciplinary and grievance processes, support recruitment and talent management, and ensure HR compliance. This is a solid opportunity if you have at least 5 years of generalist HR experience in automotive manufacturing and want to grow in a hands on role.
About the role
This role gives you the chance to take ownership of HR and IR support for a well established automotive component manufacturing operation in the East Rand. You will work closely with management, handling everything from disciplinary and grievance matters to Employment Equity and BBBEE compliance.
Your day to day will include:
- Providing HR and IR support to line managers
- Managing HR reporting and keeping SAP HR data accurate
- Supporting recruitment, promotions, talent management and Employment Equity initiatives
- Ensuring the company stays compliant with labour legislation and internal policies
- Preparing management and EXCO reports, and monitoring organisational structures and headcount
- Identifying HR risks, non compliance and areas for improvement
Please note: Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not heard back within 14 days, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Matric plus a relevant HR, Labour Law or Industrial Psychology qualification
- At least 5 years of generalist HR experience within automotive manufacturing
- Strong working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, Employment Equity, BBBEE and Skills Development legislation
- Proven experience handling disciplinary and grievance hearings, including CCMA and DRC referrals
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Working knowledge of SAP HR
- Strong HR reporting, compliance, talent management and employee relations experience
Responsibilities
- Provide HR and IR support to management
- Manage HR reporting and maintain SAP data integrity
- Support recruitment, promotions, talent management and Employment Equity
- Ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies
- Prepare management and EXCO reports, and monitor organisational structures and headcount
- Identify HR risks, non compliance and improvement opportunities
Job details
- Organisation
- Professional Appointments CC
- Location
- East Rand, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
When you apply for this HR Practitioner role, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience in automotive manufacturing. The employer specifically wants someone who has worked in that industry, so list the automotive companies you have worked for and the HR duties you handled there.
Highlight your knowledge of BCEA, LRA and Employment Equity, and give concrete examples of disciplinary or CCMA cases you have managed. If you have used SAP HR, mention it. A short cover letter explaining why you are interested in this particular company and how your experience fits the role can make a good impression.
Prepare for questions about how you handle grievances, stay compliant with labour laws, and support managers with HR issues. Being able to talk through real situations will set you apart.
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