SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a seasoned HR/IR Officer to manage a wide range of human resources and industrial relations functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IR, HR administration within a Bargaining Council environment, and experience dealing with CCMA processes.
POSITION INFO:
HR/IR Officer
Location: Germiston, Gauteng
Salary: R30,000 per month (CTC)
About the Role Our client is seeking a seasoned HR/IR Officer to manage a wide range of human resources and industrial relations functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IR, HR administration within a Bargaining Council environment, and experience dealing with CCMA processes.
Key Responsibilities
Industrial Relations
- Draft disciplinary warnings in line with company policy and labour legislation
- Arrange disciplinary hearings, prepare charge sheets, and issue notices
- Assist line managers with hearing preparations
- Chair disciplinary hearings where applicable
- Handle grievance procedures
- Prepare documentation for CCMA and Bargaining Council cases (conciliation and arbitration)
- Represent company interests in IR matters
Employment Equity
- Active participation in the Employment Equity Committee
- Gather and compile data for EE reporting and Department of Labour submissions
Trade Union Engagement
- Liaise with trade unions on labour-related issues
- Maintain accurate records of union correspondence and interactions
Employee Onboarding & Induction
- Implement the company’s onboarding and induction policies
- Ensure new employees receive all relevant HR documentation and training plans
- Oversee probation evaluations and final appointments
Payroll Support
- Update employee records (promotions, demotions, transfers)
- Provide support in resolving payroll-related queries
Employee Terminations & Transfers
- Coordinate termination processes including retrenchments and contract completions
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance in termination procedures
- Manage staff transfers between branches/sites and liaise with payroll
Requirements
Qualifications
- National Diploma in Human Resources or equivalent
Experience
- Minimum of 6 years in a similar role, with hands-on experience in:
- Industrial Relations
- Bargaining Council procedures
- CCMA/BCCEI processes
- Employment Equity and BBBEE compliance
Technical Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Experience using PaySpace and HR data systems
- Sound knowledge of relevant labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, etc.)
