Assistant HR Manager

A prominent and well-established South African retail group operating in the fast-paced grocery and fresh market sector.

Based at the Head Office, the Assistant HR Manager acts as a key second-in-command to the HR Manager. This hands-on role oversees day-to-day HR administration and compliance while providing essential operational backup to both the Payroll and HR Generalist functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Industrial Relations: Guide line management on routine IR, prepare documentation, assist with disciplinary hearings and grievances, and maintain accurate records.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end recruitment, candidate screening, reference checks, contract preparation, and structured employee onboarding.
• Compliance & Reporting: Assist with Employment Equity (EE) planning, EE committee coordination, WSP/ATR submissions, and BBBEE verification documentation.
• HR Administration: Maintain employee records, track probation periods and leave, update HR policies, and compile monthly HR reports.
• Payroll Backup: Independently process and verify monthly payroll, statutory deductions, overtime, leave, and reconciliations whenever required.
• Health & Safety Support: Assist with Health & Safety and Food Safety training records, audit preparations, and compliance monitoring.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Hands-on experience with independent payroll processing is essential.
• Practical experience in South African employment legislation, recruitment, EE, and Skills Development.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
• Experience in retail or multi-site environments is highly advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.

Attributes

• Highly organised, structured, and detail-orientated with excellent follow-through.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Professional, mature, assertive, and able to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Objective, impartial, and comfortable communicating across all organizational levels.

Salary
R20 000 R25 000 + Provident Fund

***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.***