HR Generalist (Gauteng - Head Office)

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Generalist to lead and support core HR functions with a strong focus on end-to-end recruitment, skills and development, industrial relations, Employment Equity, and payroll compliance.

This role plays a key part in driving talent acquisition, employee growth, and compliance with South African labour legislation and skills development frameworks.

Key Responsibility Areas 1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (40%) Strategic Workforce Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.
• Partner with line managers to define competency-based job requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned to Employment Equity targets.
• Maintain and optimise recruitment tracking systems.
• Prepare employment offers, regret letters, engagement packs, and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate and monitor structured onboarding and induction.
• Track probationary performance and ensure formal feedback cycles.
• Compile and analyse recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, EE alignment, retention trends).
• Ensure recruitment processes are legally compliant and audit ready.

Outcome Focus: Build high-performing teams aligned to business growth and transformation targets.

2. Skills Development & Performance Management (20%) Organisational Capability & Workforce Development

• Conduct annual and ongoing Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
• Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR).
• Manage technical training for Auto Electricians and Apprentices.
• Coordinate learnerships, apprenticeships, and structured development programmes.
• Oversee performance review cycles and improvement plans.
• Implement and support performance management systems.
• Maintain training matrices and competency assessments.
• Monitor training budgets and funding opportunities.
• Ensure alignment between skills planning, EE goals, and succession planning.

Outcome Focus: Strengthen workforce capability to improve productivity, compliance and succession continuity.

3. Employment Equity & Transformation (15%)

• Develop, implement, and monitor the Employment Equity Plan.
• Facilitate EE Committee meetings.
• Compile and submit annual EE Reports.
• Track progress against EE targets and provide corrective action recommendations.
• Ensure recruitment and development initiatives support transformation goals.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the organisation.

Outcome Focus: Drive measurable transformation aligned to legislative and strategic objectives.

4. Industrial Relations & HR Governance (15%) Labour Law Compliance & Workplace Discipline

• Advise management on labour legislation and disciplinary processes.
• Represent the company in disciplinary hearings, grievances, and CCMA/DRC matters.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of disciplinary procedures.
• Manage chronic absenteeism and workplace misconduct cases.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse turnover trends.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure HR compliance audits and risk mitigation processes are in place.
• Liaise with legal advisors where required.

Outcome Focus: Protect organisational risk while fostering a fair and structured work environment.

• Oversee end-to-end payroll & HR policy statutory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with SARS, the Department of Labour, and bargaining councils.
• Manage benefits (medical aid, provident fund, funeral, AHP, SAF etc.).
• Manage ESS and time & attendance systems.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HR data integrity.
• Manage annual salary reviews and benchmarking.

Outcome Focus: Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology/Labour Relations or related qualification.
• 5-10 years' experience in a comprehensive HR Generalist role.
• Strong exposure to MERSETA, SETA grant submissions, WSP/ATR processes.
• Proficiency in Sage Premier Payroll and HRIS systems.
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Labour Relations Act
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act
  • Employment Equity Act
  • Skills Development Act
• Experience in a technical/automotive/engineering environment advantageous.
• Commercially aware and operationally aligned
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Strong analytical and reporting capability
• Assertive in labour relations environments
• Deadline driven and detail oriented
• Solutions focused and proactive

Location: Gauteng - Head Office

Reports to Group HR Manager

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