Senior HR Advisor

Regional vice presidents oversee clusters of branches in KwaZulu-Natal and neighboring markets. Our managed service programs handle contingent labour for large employers across multiple sites. Bullpen seating, plenty of noise, and a whiteboard of open orders.

The position

This is a newly created position. The Senior HR Advisor supports about 350 employees across one plant and two branch offices, covering employee relations, benefits, onboarding and HR compliance. Hybrid. You will need to be in Durban at least two days per week.

Duties

• Investigate employee complaints and document findings and outcomes
• Coordinate open enrolment with the benefits broker
• Plan employee engagement events and recognition programs
• Conduct new hire orientation and manage onboarding paperwork, I-9s and E-Verify
• Update the employee handbook and policies with legal review
• Track required training completion, such as harassment prevention

What you need

• 7+ years of HR generalist or HR coordinator experience
• Comfortable with an HRIS such as Paylocity, UKG, ADP Workforce Now or BambooHR
• Discreet with confidential information
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Clear writer for policies, memos and investigation summaries

Preferred

• Multi-state employee experience
• Manufacturing or warehouse HR background
• Workers' compensation claims coordination
• Bilingual English and Spanish

Benefits

• Medical aid contribution
• Provident fund
• Group life cover
• Study assistance
• Hybrid working
• 13th cheque

We may close the role early, so do not wait too long to apply.

Please submit your CV in English.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Fernbeam Talent (Pty) Ltd.