HR Specialist (6-month contract)

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with management to provide strategic HR support and guidance across business units
• Drive and support HR initiatives, including organisational development, performance management, and workforce planning
• Provide input on employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and compliance
• Support and guide management on labour legislation and HR best practices
• Oversee and support recruitment and talent management processes
• Analyse HR data and provide insights to support business decision-making
• Assist with change management and organisational restructuring initiatives
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented and consistently applied
• Support training and development initiatives aligned to business needs
• Work closely with leadership to drive employee engagement and performance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws and company policies
• Provide general HR support and execute ad hoc projects as required

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Experience dealing with employee relations, performance management, and organisational development
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality