HR Officer

About the role

PepsiCo is hiring an HR Officer for its agriculture, fisheries and forestry business area. The role drives talent acquisition, manages HR administration and employee relations, and supports the site's employment equity and union relationships. It is listed as permanent.

Key responsibilities

• Drive talent acquisition and ensure compliance with employment equity targets, entry requirements, the strategic workforce plan and the headcount budget.
• Manage HR administration such as payroll documentation, take-ons, promotions and separations.
• Manage employee relations, including the monthly management union meeting, employment equity forums and a constructive union relationship.
• Handle disciplinary matters and grievances within policy timeframes and labour legislation, and assist with CCMA case preparation.
• Run the performance management cycle, ensuring employees have performance documents with regularly reviewed objectives, and monitor system inputs.
• Run the talent management cycle, including talent mapping and agreed actions.
• Deploy the employee wellness programme, help managers support employees in need and help reintegrate them.
• Conduct stay, exit and OHS interviews and turn results into action plans with line managers.
• Help co-develop the site culture and engagement plan with the HR Manager and report monthly on employment equity, discipline, union growth, exits and other key matters.
• Support site HR projects.

Required profile

• B.Tech or degree in social sciences, HR management or business management.
• 2-3 years of experience in an HR role serving a business area.
• Knowledge of labour legislation and previous exposure to disciplinary cases and CCMA procedures; experience with BBBEE principles.
• Experience working with shop stewards and a proven track record in recruitment.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits; coaching skills preferred.

Required skills

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of change theory, career pathing, employee motivation theory and leadership principles.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.

The position is eligible for standard relocation.