HR Practitioner

About the role

The HR Practitioner will manage day‑to‑day operations of the Human Resources department for our client in Pretoria. This role combines recruitment, industrial relations, payroll, policy development and strategic HR projects to ensure smooth and compliant HR service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, screening candidates in line with Employment Equity policies and maintain turnover reports.
• Provide expert guidance on industrial relations, handle disciplinary processes, represent the client at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations, and track all IR matters.
• Oversee payroll operations, biometric clocking systems, shift rosters, salary processing, and termination procedures.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, information systems, employee records and produce monthly/quarterly management reports.
• Coordinate learning and development activities, induction training, performance management and external training programmes.
• Conduct HR compliance audits, support new site openings and lead special HR projects.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent.
• 3‑5 years of HR experience, including hands‑on industrial relations and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation, Employment Equity and Skills Development Act.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise at all organisational levels.
• High energy, self‑driven initiative and strong project‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.