mid – level hr generalist

Location: Sandringham

Position Type: Permanent

Purpose of the Job

Support and implement human resources policies, procedures, and best practices
while acting as a key link between management and employees. The role ensures that HR operations run smoothly, compliantly, and in alignment with organisational goals.

At this level, the HR Generalist must be able to move beyond basic administration to
independent handling of core HR functions
, contributing to both operational efficiency and people development.

Role and Responsibilities

Recruitment/Talent Management
Manage Full Recruitment Function For The Chevrah Kadisha, Including

• Attraction and Selection
• Develop a strong understanding of the role and division
• Guide and advise hiring managers on job specs, job analysis, recruitment strategies and recruitment best practice
• Attract suitable candidates utilising a variety of recruitment platforms
• Conduct thorough screening process in order to effectively shortlist applicants
• Set up interviews
• Conduct and facilitate effective and quality orientated competency based selection processes, interviews, and assessments
• Create and maintain Talent Pool

Hiring / Onboarding

• Compile offer letters and extend offers
• Conduct relevant checks and references
• Draft Employment Contract
• Complete all onboarding documentation with employee
• Professionally integrate new employee into Chev environment
• Run induction with new hires

Training

• Conduct training with staff members as per training schedule and strategic training mandates

Ad hoc tasks

• Carry out all administrative functions relating to recruitment
• Ensure an updated recruitment status report is kept and submitted to Group Manager: People on a weekly basis

Skills Development And Employment Equity

• Set up and coordinate Employment Equity and Skills Development meetings with EE Manager, EE Consultant and EE committee quarterly
• Take minutes and maintain registers during all Employment Equity and Skills Development meetings
• Ensure documents and reports are submitted timeously and updated record keeping thereof
• Keep records of all EE Documents
• Responsible for EE plan implementation and monitoring thereof
• Collate all data required for EEA2, EEA4, WSP and ATR submission annually.

Manage Time and Attendance system

• Manage system ensuring new users are loaded and terminated users are removed
• Ensure departmental reports are received timeously as requires

Staff Queries

• Educate staff on HR policies, procedures and processes
• Assist staff with queries and concerns with a view to resolution thereof
• Follow up with various parties and stakeholders on progress of issues raised
• Escalate matters to HR Manager / Group Manager People as necessary

Industrial Relations Assistance
Assist with facilitation and/or preparation of disciplinary action as and when required

General

• Carry out administrative duties linked to the role
• Generate relevant reports as required
• Generate and maintain relevant reports as required
• Assist HR team with all HR Projects, initiatives and events as required
• Draft policies and staff communication as required

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• A relevant tertiary Human Resources qualification or equivalent is advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in an HR Generalist or similar role
• Strong understanding of talent management practices, recruitment strategies and employment equity principles.
• Working knowledge of all South Africa relevant legislation (LRA, EEA, BCEA, SDA)

Preferred Skills

• Detail-orientated
• High levels of integrity and ethics
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Team player
• Assertive
• Proactive
• Professional