HR Generalist - Durban at Essity

About the Role

This is a dynamic role and the incumbent will be responsible for employee relations, talent acquisition and organizational development. This role reports directly to the HR Manager.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, who are not afraid to challenge, innovate, move at a fast pace with a problem-solving mindset. We are always looking for ways to improve our products, processes and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk. 

What You Will Do

• Be the support and point of contact on Human Resources topics for both employees and line managers.
• Responsible for Talent Acquisition across different levels within the organization.
• Gives sound advice, support and execute various activities on Employee and ensure compliance with legal requirements of various Acts within legislation.
• Provide guidance to both employees and line management on policies and procedures.
• Provide expect knowledge, support and activities with various legislated authorization bodies.
• Participate and have an active role in Organizational Development initiatives, Training and Development and general Human Resources Administration
• Secure and or improve process delivery and contribution to overall high-quality Human Resources Information System within the organization
• Provide professional HR support in all operational/administrative HR issues related to agreed activities.
• Participates in projects and contributes to a service culture to fulfill the service level agreement with various stake holders.

​Who You Are

• Must have Matric and Tertiary HR Qualification;
• Minimum of 3 years HR partnering experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, and experience in dealing with SETA’s,
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and strong functional knowledge of HR Information Systems. Workday experience will be beneficial;
• Must be an excellent communicator (written, verbal and listening) and be able to engage in a professional manner at various levels within the business;
• Must have meticulous attention to detail, innovative with the ability to drive processes forward;
• Must be analytical, insightful, courageous and decisive
• Must work well within a team and be able to collaborate and work across functional teams at all levels;
• Must have high levels of integrity, care and honesty.