The Role
Provides comprehensive HR support in an agricultural business unit, including payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training coordination, employment equity reporting, labor compliance, disciplinary processes, union liaison, health and safety coordination, and general HR administration. The role manages an HR Field Assistant and supports managers and employees across the full HR lifecycle.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you a passionate HR professional who thrives in a dynamic operational environment? We are looking for a proactive and people-focused Human Resources Officer to join our team and provide comprehensive HR support to our business unit. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys balancing HR administration, employee relations, recruitment, training, and payroll processes while contributing to a positive and productive workplace culture.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Estate Manager (with a dotted reporting line to the HR Manager) and managing the HR Field Assistant, the Human Resources Officer will play a key role in implementing HR strategies that support employee engagement, enablement, compliance, and business performance.
Key Performance Outputs
Payroll Administration
- Maintain accurate employee records on Farm Costing Solutions (FCS) to ensure correct payroll processing.
- Verify daily clock-ins and obtain manager sign-off.
- Prepare payroll data for processing in SAGE Payroll.
- Review payroll outputs and ensure accurate payslip distribution.
- Resolve payroll queries and payment discrepancies.
- Liaise with Payroll Office to ensure timely salary processing.
Recruitment & Employee Induction
- Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding process for wage employees.
- Prepare employment contracts and ensure all documentation is complete and compliant.
- Facilitate employee induction sessions and maintain training records.
- Support improvements to the employee induction programme.
Training & Employment Equity
- Coordinate skills development and training initiatives in collaboration with the OZblu Academy.
- Assist with training needs analysis for employees.
- Capture and prepare information for Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Employment Equity submissions.
- Coordinate Skills Committee and Employment Equity meetings.
Industrial Relations
- Provide guidance to management on labour legislation and HR policies.
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
- Manage basic disciplinary processes and hearings.
- Assist with CCMA documentation and proceedings.
- Coordinate union visits and act as the site’s HR liaison.
General HR Support
- Assist employees with HR queries relating to policies and procedures.
- Coordinate Health and Safety meetings and maintain records.
- Support operational HR initiatives and complete ad-hoc HR projects as required
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations or a related field
- 3–5 years’ experience in a Human Resources role
Knowledge & Technical Skills
- Knowledge of South African labour legislation including BCEA, LRA, Skills Development and Employment Equity Acts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with SAGE Payroll and Farm Costing Solutions (FCS) will be advantageous
Personal Attributes
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent organisational and planning ability
- High attention to detail and strong administrative skills
- Ability to build professional relationships across all levels
- Discretion when handling confidential HR mattersWhy Join Us?
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting employees and managers across the full HR spectrum. You will play a critical role in creating a compliant, engaged, and high-performing workforce while gaining exposure to all key disciplines of Human Resources.
If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about people, we encourage you to apply.
Skills Required
- Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in a Human Resources role
- Knowledge of South African labor legislation, including the BCEA, LRA, Skills Development Act, and Employment Equity Act
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with SAGE Payroll and Farm Costing Solutions (FCS)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and planning ability
- High attention to detail and strong administrative skills
- Ability to build professional relationships across all levels
- Discretion when handling confidential HR matters
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The Company
What We Do
United Exports is a global leader and vertically integrated company in the agricultural supply chain, specializing in fruit production and export, from breeding to distribution.
