Human Resources Officer

Unlock Your Potential!

• We're looking for a passionate Human Resources Officer to join our NBL Isando Biscuits in Kempton Park, Gauteng . In this role, you will partner with and advise the business unit's Line Managers to enable and improve line capacity and effectiveness about the following HR services: HR Projects, Learning and Development, Employee Wellness, Performance Management, Recruiting and Staffing, Talent Management and OD, and HR Reporting, Statistics and Compliance.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: HR Manager

Key Areas of Impact

HR operations, administration and compliance

• Own the accurate and timely administration of the employee lifecycle, including engagements, employee changes, leave, terminations and payroll inputs.
• Maintain the integrity of HR systems, employee records, organisational structures and job profile information.
• Prepare and analyse HR reports and statistics, providing insights on headcount, absenteeism, employee movements, employment costs and other key people metrics.
• Ensure HR audit, legislative and statutory requirements are met and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Provide professional and responsive HR guidance to employees and line managers on policies, procedures and HR processes.

Performance management

• Coordinate and monitor the Business Unit performance management cycle, ensuring timely completion and quality of performance documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to line managers on the performance management process
• Track performance management outcomes and identify trends, gaps and areas requiring intervention.

Learning and Development

• Coordinate the Business Unit learning and development plan in partnership with line management and Land D.
• Identify and consolidate training requirements and monitor delivery, attendance, completion and training records.
• Support WSP/ATR requirements, skills development initiatives and relevant transformation objectives.
• Coordinate induction and other HR-related learning interventions.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process for the Business Unit, ensuring adherence to approved processes and legislation.
• Partner with line managers and Recruitment to facilitate effective selection, appointment and onboarding.
• Ensure new employees receive the required documentation, induction and information on HR policies and benefits.

Employee Wellness, Engagement and Communication

• Coordinate employee wellness, EAP and engagement initiatives in support of employee wellbeing and a positive workplace culture.
• Own the coordination of HR communications, ensuring information is accurate, relevant and communicated through appropriate channels.
• Coordinate employee forums and initiatives, including the Canteen Committee.
• Identify employee concerns and trends and escalate matters requiring intervention to the HR Manager.

HR Advisory and Continuous Improvement

• Provide first-line HR advisory support to line management on HR processes, performance, recruitment, learning, remuneration, wellness and employee matters.
• Apply HR policies and procedures consistently and identify potential employee, compliance or operational risks.
• Use HR data and business insights to identify trends, recommend solutions and improve HR processes and service delivery.
• Support the HR Manager with HR projects and initiatives aligned to the Business Unit HR strategy.

What It Takes to Succeed

Experience that set you up for success

• 5 years' HR generalist experience
• Experience working in a unionised environment is essential
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential

Qualifications and Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• 3 years National Diploma / Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
• Further courses or certification in IR would be highly advantageous

Closing Date 29 September 2026