HR Generalist (WITHIN AN FMCG ENVIRONMENT ON CORPORATE LEVEL)

SUMMARY:
An international FMCG concern, based in Midrand, is seeking a self-driven and motivated HR Generalist (WITHIN AN FMCG ENVIRONMENT ON CORPORATE LEVEL) who will be responsible for the following:

Purpose
The HR Generalist will partner with business leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR solutions. The role is responsible for Compensation & Benefits, talent management, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, recruitment support, Payroll and HR compliance and administration. The incumbent will drive people strategies that support business objectives while ensuring compliance with labour legislation and company policies.

RELATED JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or related field.
• 5 to 8 years' experience in a HR Generalist, HRBP, Compensation & Benefits or related HR role - WITHIN AN FMCG ENVIRONMENT ON CORPORATE LEVEL.
• Strong Compensation & Benefits and payroll experience.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation and employment practices.
• Experience in employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition and organisational development.
• Proficiency in HRIS, payroll systems, Excel and HR analytics.

• Strategic business partnering Compensation and benefits expertise Payroll governance and compliance
• Employee relations and labour law knowledge
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Stakeholder management and influencing ability
• Communication and relationship-building skills
• Project and change management capabilities

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Key duties Compensation & Benefits Lead compensation and benefits administration, benchmarking and annual salary review processes. Conduct market salary surveys and internal equity analyses. Develop and maintain reward, incentive and recognition programmes. Advise leadership on compensation trends and remuneration strategies. Manage benefits providers and employee benefit programmes. Ensure governance and compliance of all compensation and benefits practices. Payroll Governance & Compliance Conduct end to end payroll processes to ensure accuracy and statutory compliance. Review payroll reconciliations, tax submissions, benefit deductions and regulatory reporting. Partner with Finance and payroll providers to ensure accurate payments and reporting. Monitor compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA\/WCA, pension, medical aid and other legislative requirements. Business Partnering & Employee Relations Partner with leaders to address organizational and people-related challenges. Provide guidance on labour legislation, policies, performance management and employee relations matters. Support disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and employee wellbeing initiatives. Drive employee engagement and culture improvement programmes. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Support workforce planning and recruitment activities. Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including approvals, sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding and talent pipeline development. Partner with managers to identify critical talent needs and succession plans. Performance & Talent Management Support performance management processes including goal setting, reviews and talent assessments. Assist managers with employee development, succession planning and career growth initiatives. Facilitate learning and development programmes aligned with business needs. HR Operations & Administration Ensure effective HR service delivery throughout the employee lifecycle. Maintain HR records, policies, procedures, job profiles and organisational structures. Prepare HR metrics, dashboards and management reports. Support HR projects and process improvement initiatives.