HR Practitioner - Temporary Assignment

Department: Human Resources

An exciting opportunity has become available for a qualified and experienced HR Practitioner to support a renowned meat retailer and wholesaler, along with its associated companies, in delivering a comprehensive HR portfolio. This temporary role is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consulting support on human resources policies and procedures.
• Deliver seamless HR administration aligned with best practices.
• Ensure HR programs and services adhere to policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Conduct HR audits to ensure compliance.
• Assist with monthly and weekly payroll processes, ensuring timely submission of documents.
• Maintain employee files, contracts, and records related to recruitment, transfers, and terminations.
• Facilitate onboarding and induction processes for new employees.
• Support employment and industrial relations issues as needed.
• Track leave balances, EE targets, and input into monthly/quarterly HR reports.
• Manage the full recruitment process.
• Conduct training sessions on HR policies or related matters.
• Act as Skills Development (SD) facilitator, maintaining records of employee training and development.
• Develop, update, and maintain job descriptions.
• Prepare and submit Employment Equity (EE), Skills Development, and COIDA reports, and engage with the Department of Labour as required.
• Manage OHS and other legislative requirements, including workmen’s compensation claims.
• Act as EE Facilitator, ensuring active mobilisation of the EE Committee.

Role Requirements:

• Extensive experience as an HR Administration specialist, preferably within Retail and/or Manufacturing sectors.
• Relevant Bachelor's degree or tertiary qualification in Human Resources.
• Post-graduate qualification in Industrial Psychology/Human Resources is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, processes, and policy implementation.
• Thorough understanding of South African legislation (BCEA, LRA, OHS, WCA) and its impact on workplace practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Proficiency in English, with additional languages being an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and an ability to work independently.
• Proven experience in employment law and HR compliance.
• Relationship-building skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid South African driver's license.

Key Skills:

• Planning and organizing.
• Strong MS Office proficiency.
• Proactive and analytical, with a "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to manage tasks independently.

If you're looking to apply your HR expertise in a fast-paced and impactful role, this temporary assignment offers a fantastic opportunity to make a difference. Apply today to join a team committed to HR excellence!