Human Resources Generalist

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  Job Title: Human Resources Generalist   Department: Human Resources   Revision Date: July 2026   Position Overview: The Human Resources Generalist will oversee daily human resources operations, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance and performance management. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record of assisting with the fostering of an inclusive workplace culture. This role requires an objective, detail-oriented professional.   Reports to: Human Resources Manager    Essential Job Functions:  Employee Relations and Engagement ·        Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager enquiries. ·        Provide guidance on workplace policies and practices. ·        Assist with culture initiatives to foster and maintain a healthy workplace culture.   HR Administration, System and Compliance ·        Maintain digital records securely within the HRIS platform. ·        Assist with a vast array of HR administration. ·        Ensure information and documentation on HRIS and accurate, regularly updated and always audit-ready.   Onboarding and Offboarding ·        Manage the administration around the onboarding process including new staff invites and information sharing. ·        Logging the necessary tickets for network access and equipment. ·        Capture new employees and related information on HRIS. ·        Schedule attendees for induction, align with managers and manage event logistics. ·        Track and monitor probation milestones and facilitate check-ins between managers and new hires. ·        Lead formal exit interviews and deliver structured exit interview reports.   Talent Acquisition and Recruitment ·        Manage the full recruitment life-cycle including collaborating with hiring managers to create role specifications. ·        Craft impactful, inclusive and highly engaging job advertisements geared at attracting premium talent. ·        Screen CVs against role profiles to identify qualified talent. ·        Facilitate end-to-end virtual and in-person interviews to assess cultural fit. ·        Conduct thorough professional reference checks, qualification verifications and background screenings along with any other role-specific requirements. ·        Assist with the collection of all required pre-employment documentation. ·        Capturing applicant details on recruitment database.   Performance Management and Development ·        Coordinate biannual performance review process. ·        Manage performance review related administration on HRIS.   Qualifications and Experience: ·        Matric \/ Grade 12. ·        Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or related field is advantageous. ·        3+ years’ experience in Human Resources environment, including recruitment. ·        Solid understanding of relevant legislation including BCEA, LRA, EEA.   Key Competencies and Personal Attributes: ·        Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. ·        Self-motivated and autonomous. ·        Professional and welcoming demeaner. ·        Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word. ·        Meticulous and detail-oriented. ·        Discretion and confidentiality critically important.   NOTE: This vacancy advertisement is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing dynamic needs of the organisation.