HR Officer at Ellahi Consulting

Job Purpose

• Support the effective day-to-day operation of the HR department by managing HR administration, employee relations, payroll processing, training coordination, recruitment, and ensuring compliance with labour legislation and company policies.

Requirements
Qualifications Needed

• Grade 12 with Mathematics.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Personnel Management, or a related field.
• HR/Payroll certifications such as Sage Payroll (advantageous).

Experience/Skills

• Minimum 4 years of relevant HR experience.
• CCMA exposure is required.
• Knowledge of labour legislation: BCEA, LRA, WCA.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Experience using Sage Payroll and timekeeping systems (advantageous).
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience in or knowledge of HR practices within the fishing industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strong administrative background with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Sound understanding of HR processes, payroll input, and employment law.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all HR functions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proactive, dependable, and able to work under pressure.
• Coordinate training programs and certification processes to ensure all relevant personnel remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
• Verify that all shore-based and vessel-bound personnel possess up-to-date certifications and qualifications in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Consolidate wage-related data and ensure timely submission to the payroll department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage crew onboarding per vessel, ensuring all competency documents, medical certificates, and pension information are accurately collected and filed before departure.
• Maintain and update employee files and HR records.
• Ensure payroll is submitted on time and accurately as per company policy.
• Respond to and resolve general HR and salary-related queries.
• Assist with onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Coordinate recruitment activities according to company procedures.
• Support and initiate disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures when required.
• Manage HR communications internally.
• Organize and coordinate training programs; upload training records to the shared drive.
• Administer IOD cases and complete online reporting.
• Draft HR policies and job descriptions.
• Compile and submit monthly and ad hoc reports to meet set deadlines.

Deadline:17th June,2025