Human Capital Officer

Our client is seeking a skilled Human Capital Officer to provide operational and strategic Human Capital support across the business. Reporting to the Human Capital Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening workforce capability, employee engagement, compliance and organisational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will bring strong HR generalist expertise, labour relations knowledge, stakeholder management skills and a sound understanding of South African employment legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with management on workforce planning, recruitment, selection and talent management.
• Coordinate recruitment processes while ensuring alignment with Employment Equity objectives and Human Capital policies.
• Support the implementation of Employment Equity and transformation plans and assist with statutory reporting.
• Advise managers on disciplinary matters, grievances, incapacity, misconduct and poor performance processes.
• Support CCMA, Bargaining Council and Labour Court matters where required.
• Ensure consistent application of labour legislation, company policies and collective agreements.
• Drive performance management processes, development planning and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support organisational restructuring, transformation and change management projects.
• Conduct Human Capital audits, compliance reviews and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist with employee, payroll and Human Capital queries.
• Prepare and analyse Human Capital reports, headcount information and key people metrics.
• Provide management with actionable insights relating to turnover, succession planning, performance and workforce trends.
• Support leadership development, employee engagement and organisational capability initiatives.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• 5–8 years' Human Resources generalist experience.
• Experience within a unionised manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, logistics or industrial environment will be advantageous.
• Proven experience in employee and labour relations, organisational development, change management and talent management.
• Strong knowledge of South African employment legislation and Employment Equity requirements.
• Experience dealing with disciplinary processes, grievances and employee relations matters.
• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High levels of integrity, resilience, business acumen and results orientation.

EE Disclaimer:

All positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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