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HR Specialist

HR Specialist

KingsleyIrons Recruitment Services CCJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
5 days ago
Job description

Overview

Our client, a respected multinational FMCG company, seeks a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join their Johannesburg-based team. This role is ideal for an HR professional looking to grow within a fast-paced, people-focused manufacturing environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting HR operations across payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance—contributing directly to a dynamic and high-performing culture.

Minimum Requirements

  • Degree in Human Resources or related field – essential
  • Minimum of 3–5 years’ HR administration experience, ideally within FMCG or manufacturing industries
  • Experience in a Shared Services environment advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of HR processes, labour law, and BCEA
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity
  • Extensive IR knowledge and experience
  • Strong MS Excel
  • Experience with Payroll and HR Information Systems, with experience in Sage / VIP and Workday an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Support the HR Manager with all general HR administration and coordination
  • Manage payroll inputs, employee data, and HR reporting
  • Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes
  • Update monthly reports for the site (Organograms, Variance, Overtime, etc)
  • Prepare and co-ordinate activities for Legal and Governance Audits
  • Support employee capability building and skills development through L&D programmes
  • Drive the performance management cycle – performance objectives and applicable bonus payments
  • Administration of injury on duty claims
  • Organize and maintain personnel records
  • Collate monthly timesheets and overtime registers within agreed deadlines
  • Manage employee relations within assigned business area
  • Manage disciplinary matters and grievances within framework
  • Manage union relationships
  • Soft Skills / Additional Info

  • Professional and approachable with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Adaptable, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines
  • Passion for people, compliance, and continuous improvement
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