HR Generalist, Klerksdorp, South Africa

We are seeking a hands-on and operationally focused HR Generalist to support workforce operations on a large-scale renewable energy project site. The role involves delivering end-to-end HR support in a fast-paced site environment, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, supporting workforce planning and reporting, and assisting with employee relations and payroll processes. The HR Generalist will support day-to-day site HR activities while working closely with Site Management, contractors, and Head Office teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly HR reports
• Track headcount, absenteeism, overtime, and Employment Equity statistics
• Maintain accurate HR records, dashboards, and reporting templates
• Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Assist with inductions, onboarding documentation, and access control procedures
• Support local labour hiring initiatives and workforce compliance requirements
• Manage disciplinary processes, grievances, and employee relations matters
• Support compliance with labour legislation and company policies
• Advise site teams and contractors on HR and IR-related matters
• Coordinate training records and compliance reporting activities
• Assist with skills development and mandatory training coordination
• Manage time and attendance records for site personnel
• Verify payroll inputs including timesheets, overtime, and allowances
• Support alignment between contractor workforce records and payroll submissions
• Build strong working relationships with employees, contractors, and site leadership
• Assist with resolving workforce-related issues in a practical and professional manner
• Maintain audit-ready HR documentation and filing systems

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3–5 years HR Generalist experience within construction, mining, energy, industrial, or site-based environments advantageous
• Strong understanding of South African labour legislation including LRA, BCEA, and Employment Equity
• Strong HR reporting and analytics capability
• Experience handling employee relations and disciplinary processes
• Computer literate with strong Microsoft Excel skills