HR OFFICER

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced HR Officer to join a well established, expanding company in the manufacturing industry.

Location: Durban South

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Manage recruitment processes across various functions, including shop-floor, technical, and administrative roles.
• Conduct interviews, reference checks, and onboarding programs tailored for the manufacturing environment.

•  Act as a liaison between management, employees, and union representatives.
•  Administer disciplinary procedures, manage grievances, and prepare documentation for CCMA cases.
•  Interpret and apply MIBCO Main Agreement and ensure timely and accurate MIBCO returns.

•  Implementing and enforcing HR policies and procedures.
•  Educating employees and managers on policies and labour practices.
•  Ensuring consistent application of disciplinary and workplace policies.

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•  Ensure full compliance with South African labour laws (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA).
•  Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
•  Prepare reports for Department of Labour, CCMA, MIBCO, and other regulatory bodies.

•  Coordination of Injury-on-Duty (COID) claims and follow-ups.
•  Maintaining accident, incident, and medical surveillance records.
•  Supporting OHSA compliance and audits (even if SHEQ leads).
•  Monitoring absenteeism related to workplace injuries or illness.

•  Capture and verify employee payroll data (new hires, terminations, salary changes).
•  Process payroll inputs including overtime, allowances, deductions, and leave.
•  Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
•  Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
•  Ensure compliance with statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, pension, medical aid).
•  Liaise with finance and payroll service providers where applicable.
•  Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information.

• Administration of annual, sick, family responsibility, and maternity leave.
•  Monitoring absenteeism and excessive leave trends.
•  Supporting shift and overtime compliance with BCEA.

POSITION INFO:
Performance Management Coordinate bi-annual and annual performance appraisal cycles. Support line managers in addressing performance issues and implementing development plans. Exit & Termination Administration Managing resignations, dismissals, and retrenchments from an HR administration perspective. Conducting exit interviews. Preparing UIF documentation and certificates of service. Analysing turnover trends. HR Reporting & Administration Maintain and report on key HR metrics (e.g., absenteeism, turnover, productivity). Ensure accurate use and maintenance of HRIS, time and attendance systems, and personnel files. Assist with workforce planning and budgeting activities. Support HR audits and compliance inspections. Provide HR administrative support to management and employees. Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical HR practices. We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.