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.

• Managing resignations, dismissals, and retrenchments from an HR administration perspective.
• Conducting exit interviews.
• Preparing UIF documentation and certificates of service.
• Analysing turnover trends.

• 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.