HR Logistics Controller

Location: Western Cape Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Human Resources Reports to: Human Resources Logistics Manager

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced HR Logistics Controller to provide a full generalist Human Resources service, primarily within its Operations and Logistics departments.

The successful candidate will support management and employees throughout the employment lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, employee engagement and compliance.

• Facilitate recruitment and selection processes.

• Coordinate employee induction and onboarding.

• Manage appointments, transfers and promotions.

• Ensure all employee lifecycle processes comply with company policy and legislation.

• Maintain accurate and complete employee documentation.

• Support the operational implementation of the company’s code of conduct.

• Provide industrial relations guidance to management and employees.

• Participate in and guide management through disciplinary processes.

• Represent the organisation at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.

• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders.

• Assist with the resolution of employee-related concerns and queries.

• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation.

• Partner with line management in driving performance management processes.

• Promote employee engagement, company culture and organisational values.

• Support continuous improvement and staff empowerment initiatives.

• Assist with team development interventions.

• Build positive working relationships across the Operations and Logistics departments.

• Administer employee benefits.

• Monitor adherence to HR policies and procedures.

• Partner with the wider HR team and key company stakeholders.

• Participate in HR projects and ad hoc initiatives.

• Provide general HR support as requested by the HR Manager.

• Three-year tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management.

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.

• Recruitment experience is essential.

• Industrial relations experience is essential.

• Experience representing an employer at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations.

• Good understanding of South African labour legislation.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Experience supporting Operations, Warehousing or Logistics departments.

• Exposure to a large workforce or operational environment.

• Experience managing disciplinary and performance processes.

• Employee benefits administration experience.

• Sound judgement and professionalism.

• Strong leadership and people skills.

• Confident stakeholder engagement.

• Able to manage sensitive employee matters appropriately.

• Organised and detail-oriented.

• Proactive and solutions-focused.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.