HR Generalist

Job Purpose
Join a small consultancy who are driven by making a difference. As a HR and Labour Consultant you will provide employee relations and human resources support to clients across different industries. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of labour relations and human resources, embedded in fair people practices with a passion for being client driven and solutions oriented.

Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations Consulting (ER)
• Advise and guide clients in respect of people related matters, including dealing with discipline, grievance, performance or ill health matters.
• Draft Employee Relations documentation, including warnings, hearing notices, and settlement agreements.
• Chair disciplinary hearings including drafting of findings and outcomes.
• Facilitate grievances, incapacity and poor performance processes.

HR Consulting
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on all HR and people related matters.
• Attend to assignments in respect of service level agreements.
• Review and or draft policies, procedures and guidelines aligned to client needs.
• Review and or develop contracts of employments.
• Conduct HR audits and develop action plans to address gaps.
• Contribute to design of HR solutions, systems and processes aligned to client needs.
• Conduct stay / exit interviews, analyse trends and make recommendations.

Performance Management and Employee Development
• Develop job descriptions and person specifications.
• Contribute to development and implementation of performance management systems.
• Facilitate performance dialogues with line managers and employees to co-create objectives.
• Develop training and development plans.
• Prepare skills development reports.

Onboarding
• Develop onboarding systems and processes.
• Onboard new employees.
• Check-in with new team members in first 30 days.
• Facilitate probation review check-ins and probation process.

HR Administration and Reporting
• Prepare HR-related reports and metrics for clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and employee records.
• Prepare minutes of meetings
• Support with equity planning and reporting

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience, with a strong focus on Labour or Employee Relations.
• Sound and applied knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA)
• Experience in a consulting environment will be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple client accounts.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), working knowledge of Google Workspace advantageous.

Key Attributes
• Client-focused, action oriented and results-driven.
• Proactive, takes ownership and is solutions oriented.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, self-manage and meet deadlines.
• Adaptable to diverse industries and workplace cultures.

Disqualifiers
• Must have valid driver's license and own vehicle
• Must be able and willing to travel to clients as needed
• Must have strong and reliable internet connection
• Must have confidential space to work from home

What we offer
• A competitive salary depending on skills and experience
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• An opportunity to learn and grow professionally with our consultancy and our clients
• Support from an experienced Consultant