HR Officer

HR GENERALIST

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
3–5 years’ HR experience, preferably within the automotive, retail, or service industry.
Proven experience in recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and HR compliance at dealership level.
Exposure to dealership operations will be a strong advantage.
Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation.
MIBCO experience will be a strong advantage
Strong administrative, organisational, and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities across departments (sales, service, parts, administration).
Leadership skills to coach, mentor, and develop dealership HR or administrative teams.
Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS/payroll systems.
Professional, ethical, and reliable.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced dealership environment.
Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
Strong teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills.

Manage end-to-end recruitment for dealership roles including technicians, sales executives, workshop staff, and admin personnel
Coordinate onboarding, induction, and probation processes
Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentation in line with labour legislation
Advise management and staff on HR policies, procedures, and disciplinary matters
Assist with performance management, appraisals, and employee development plans
Handle employee relations, grievances, and disciplinary hearings fairly and confidentially
Support payroll inputs, leave management, and attendance tracking
Ensure compliance with South African labour laws, company policies, and industry standards
Assist with training coordination, skills development, and SETA submissions (where applicable)
Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with company values and brand standards