HR Generalist | Durban

Our client is looking for a proactive and hands-on HR Generalist to deliver a broad range of people services across the business. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing employee relations, recruitment, HR administration, payroll coordination and compliance while partnering with leaders to build a positive, high-performing workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and misconduct processes.

• Coordinate the full recruitment and onboarding process, from advertising through to appointment.

• Maintain employee records, contracts and HR documentation throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Prepare payroll inputs and administer leave, benefits and employee changes.

• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and HR policies.

• Support Employment Equity, Skills Development, WSP/ATR submissions and HR reporting.

• Coordinate performance review cycles, training initiatives and intern programmes.

• Assist with HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Advanced Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology or a related field.

• 2–3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.

• Solid employee and labour relations experience.

• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation and HR best practice.

• Experience with payroll coordination and HR administration.

• Exposure to a multi-site or operational environment will be advantageous.

Key Competencies:

• Strong employee and labour relations capability

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

• Sound judgement, integrity and confidentiality

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive, adaptable and solutions focused

• Confident working independently and as part of a team

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic business where you’ll play a key role in supporting leaders, enhancing the employee experience and ensuring HR practices enable business success. You’ll enjoy broad exposure across the full HR function, the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and the chance to grow your career within a supportive, performance-driven environment. Apply today!