HR Generalist at Nurture Brands

Purpose of the Role

• To provide comprehensive HR operational support across all areas including recruitment, industrial relation, HR administration, training, and HR systems management. The role ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of the HR department, supports compliance, and strengthens employee relations in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

About the role

As our HR Generalist, you will:

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Oversee operational level recruitment and selection for operators, packers and other production roles
• Liaise with line managers to define job needs and coordinate shortlisting and interviews
• Oversee onboarding, induction, and new employee documentation

Industrial Relations:

• Handle daily IR matters: warnings, hearings, grievances, and consultations
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of disciplinary actions
• Engage regularly with supervisors and shop stewards to maintain positive labour relations

Time & Attendance Management:

• Manage and maintain the Trach Tech / Webregister system
• Track clock-ins, overtime, absenteeism, and leave trends
• Prepare validated data for Group Payroll submission

HR Administration & HRIS Maintenance

• Maintain accurate employee records and update the HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Manage employee life cycle data (appointments, changes, exits)
• Prepare monthly HR reports on headcount, absenteeism, and turnover
• Ensure compliance with BCEA, and internal HR policies, and take ownership EE data management and submissions

Training & Development

• Coordinate skills, technical, and Health & Safety training across departments
• Maintain training registers, attendance records, and training matrix
• Coordinate WSP/ATR and maintain SETA compliance
• Identify training needs in collaboration with supervisors and HR Manager

Employee Engagement & Communication

• Support HR Manager with staff engagement, wellness, and communication initiatives
• Plan and execute internal social events, team-building, and recognition activities

Job Requirements
What we're looking for

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or related field
• Minimum 3 years as a HR Officer or HR Generalist in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment
• Proficient in MS Office and PaySpace; exposure to Trac Tech/Webregister advantageous
• Knowledge of SETA submissions, EE reporting, and Health & Safety training administration
• Strong people orientation with a genuine passion for working directly with employees and building positive workplace relationships

Closing date: 7 November 2025