Automotive – H.R. Generalist Gauteng, Edenvale

SUMMARY:
Automotive – H.R. Generalist - Gauteng, Edenvale
 
#DriveYourCareerForward as a key people partner within a high performing multi-franchise dealership group.

If you thrive in a fast-paced dealership environment and know how to balance labour legislation with real-world workshop dynamics, making use of your expertise to keep operations compliant, structured and running like a well -tuned engine, this is your lane.

Role of the HR Generalist:
Take full responsibility for delivering comprehensive HR support across Sales, Service, Parts, and Administration. You will ensure consistent implementation of HR policies, legislative compliance, and seamless day-to-day HR operations that support productivity and protect the business.

Remuneration
Market Related depending on experience -Benefits including Provident Fund | Medical Aid contributions and UIF.

POSITION INFO:
Duties include:
Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including advertising, screening, interviews, reference checks, and appointment documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction in line with dealership standards.
• Partner with line managers on workforce planning and staffing requirements.

• Provide first-line HR guidance to management and staff.
• Support disciplinary processes, grievances, and performance matters in line with legislation and company policy.
• Foster a professional, compliant, and positive workplace culture.

• Administer and support performance review processes.
• Assist managers with corrective action plans, probation management, and development initiatives.

• Coordinate training interventions, compliance training, and skills development initiatives.
• Assist with workplace skills planning, learnerships, and internal growth programmes.

• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and personnel files.
• Administer leave, attendance, probation, and termination processes.
• Draft HR documentation including warnings, notices, letters, and reports.

• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and internal policies.
• Assist with policy updates, communication, and implementation.
• Support Department of Labour inspections and HR-related audits.

• Ensure compliance with OHS legislation across all departments, including workshop and service areas.
• Coordinate safety training, inductions, incident reporting, and risk assessments.
• Maintain safety records and assist with audit preparation.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ HR experience, preferably within automotive, retail, or service environments.
• Solid experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance at dealership level.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• MIBCO exposure highly advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across departments in a busy dealership environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven.