HR Officer (Durban)

Vision As pioneers in our industry, we aim to define what it means to be a well-loved and innovative pet care brand through our commitment to Africa, passion for our craft and genuine love for pets. Mission To consistently improve every aspect of our business to better serve our communities through upliftment and our customers (pets and their owners) by providing a wide range of innovative, high-quality pet care alternatives at competitive prices.Description What You'll Be Doing: Labour Relations Coordinate Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, chair hearings, and present fair outcomes. Ensure timely completion of Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures. Monitor and uphold adherence to Policies and Procedures, addressing non-compliance. Update and maintain Disciplinary Records. Prepare and submit Employee Relations Reports. Support, train and advise Line managers on all Human Resources policies and procedures. Administration Complete leave planning in accordance with company policies and procedures. Monitor Sick Leave and Family Responsibility Leave compliance. Manage staff loan application processes. Facilitate the ordering, marking, issuing, and cleaning of staff uniforms. Administer and follow up on Injury on Duty (IOD) Claims. Prepare and submit HR Reports (e.g., IR, Leave). Assist payroll with employee time calculations. Recruitment and termination Coordinate with Line Managers on recruitment needs and vacancies. Screen and shortlist candidates for the Interviewing panel. Arrange and participate in interviews and inform applicants of outcomes. Coordinate the completion and submission of recruitment paperwork. Administer employee terminations. Counselling Counsel employees on personal and work-related matters. Refer employees to other resources if required. Employee Benefits Ensure consistent and accurate implementation of employee benefits and payroll. Address benefit-related queries from employees. Requirements What We Are Looking For: Diploma or B Degree in Human Resources or related field Valid Driver's License 5 years' experience as an HR Generalist Proficient in MS Office Advanced understanding of all relevant legislation e.g. Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COID), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), etc. Understanding of HR Systems Understanding of basic business principles