HR Officer - Richards Bay at Fives

Position Summary: 

• The successful candidate will be responsible for all the administration related to new and existing employees, this includes but is not limited to recruitment, onboarding, payroll and benefits for approximately 45 employees, leave management etc. The incumbent will enjoy the variety and challenges of this role, which will allow them to use their sound knowledge of payroll and human resource management to add value to the organization.  This role also assists the HR Manager with administrative and support duties. 

This role requires the below tasks to be carried out: 

• Administration of all HR records including filling of current employee files and terminations and new appointments; including SAP Successfactor online employee information. 
• Assistance with full recruitment function including setting up of interviews, placing advertisements, reference checking and forwarding regret letters to unsuccessful candidates. 
• Payroll processing via Accsys to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, taxes, and other deductions.  
• Assist with RA, MIBFA submissions, Medical Aid, Discovery Healthy Company and FundsAtWork. 
• Assist with visa applications, internal and external, as and when required. 
• Responsible for time and attendance and ESS. 
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors. 
• Maintain employee records and ensure that all HR documentation is filed and updated. 
• Support the compilation of data for submission of EE and BBBEE plans. 
• Assist with Department of Labour and BBBEE audit preparation. 
• Initiate New Employee On-boarding Checklist, prepare all relevant documentation and only file once signed off by employee and managers. 
• Collect and maintain confidential employee spreadsheet with all relevant information. 
• Support with maintaining HR policies and procedures in line with legal requirements. 
• Assist with POPIA, COIDA, and AARTO compliance.  
• Oversee cleaning personnel to ensure satisfactory service. 

Qualification: 

• Grade 12 certificate, coupled with a 3year diploma or degree in Human Resource Management or similar. 

Relevant experience: 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR administration across different HR disciplines (preferably in a manufacturing environment), with a focus on payroll, recruitment, industrial relations and general HR administration  
• Understanding of relevant labour legislation (knowledge of MEIBC/MIBFA will be beneficial) 
• At least two years’ experience in Payroll administration, preferably on Accsys  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships  
• Planning and organising skills, with excellent attention to detail  
• The ability to show initiative and consistently deliver results. 
• Must have a valid drivers’ license 
• This role requires a high level of confidentiality