Human Resources Officer

Join Indigo Brands, a leader in the personal care and beauty industry, where we create, market, and distribute globally recognised brands like Yardley, Lenthéric, Exclamation, English Blazer, and Gorgeous. As part of AVI Limited, we offer a fast-paced, innovative environment that values teamwork, excellence, and customer-centricity. At Indigo Brands, your contributions will be recognised, and you’ll have the opportunity to grow with a passionate team committed to success. With diverse career paths and a culture of collaboration, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

Why Join Indigo Brands?

• Industry Leadership: As a top cosmetics producer in Southern Africa, we lead with trusted, innovative brands.
• Collaborative Culture: We value teamwork and accountability, with every contribution driving success.
• Commitment to Excellence: Our high standards empower employees to achieve their best.
• Career Growth: We support professional development and offer diverse career paths.
• Accreditations: Indigo Brands is ISO accredited and boasts a five-star NOSA rating.                          

Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking a HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER for a fixed term contract to drive success at Indigo Brands in Epping, Cape Town. In this role we seek to attract an emotionally mature, self-managed, organized and driven individual who enjoys new and diverse challenges.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Human Resources Manager

Key Areas of Impact:

• Provide support and advice on the interpretation and understanding of Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures to management and staff.
• Ensure all HR audit requirements are adhered to.
• Provide Auditors with necessary files and documentation.
• Manage all administration related to the employee life cycle and verifies all employee changes, leave approvals and short-time before uploading of payroll onto SAP.
• Process engagements and terminations of employees.
• Update organograms on a monthly and quarterly basis with all relevant changes when relevant.
• Provide assistance and guidance to Line Managers with regards to performance management, disciplinary procedures and other Industrial Relations (IR) matters, recruitment, training and staff wellness matters.
• Prepare the required HR reports including staff movements, IR activities, headcounts and employment costs, absenteeism, Employee Wellness Portal (ICAS) referrals and more.
• Process monthly payroll variance reports and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with submission of Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR) to Head Office.
• Assist with the preparation, completion and submission of Employment Equity Plan if necessary.
• Investigate “Be heard”, Ethics and Compliance Anonymous reports and provide feedback to the business after discussing it with the HR Manager.
• Track training initiatives against the Annual Training Plan received and provide feedback to the HR Manager.
• Facilitate training programmes as required including new employee induction and performance management training.
• Schedule training that fits with the business cycles and production planning and work with line management to ensure business continuity.
• Play an intermediary role between HR and line management regarding the requirement and recruitment of Fixed Term Contractors.
• Manage the benefit claim process ensuring forms are completed correctly.
• Manage notifications of engagements and terminations with the relevant stakeholders and departments.
• Provide advice on poor performers to Line Managers and oversee the process.
• Provide parties timeously with the relevant and accurate HR documentation concerning performance management and appraisals.
• Coordinate and set up union and shop steward meetings, take minutes and distribute minutes after meetings
• Ensure disciplinary and grievances are dealt with in accordance to company policies and consult with HR Manager with regards to charges.
• Assist with CCMA cases by collecting and analysing information and represent the company at CCMA for worksite related disputes.
• Ensures a fair and consistent recruitment practice that is aligned to the EE Act.
• Develops and ensures an effective induction process is implemented for new recruits.
• Ensure the recruitment process is understood and approvals and requisition processes are done on SAP.
• Handle the on-boarding process of successful candidates.
• Provide input when setting up the Employee Wellness plan, including the ongoing communication of the ICAS offering.
• Participate in planning and coordinating staff events like canteen committee. 

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a HR Officer role gained in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Experience working in a unionised environment essential
• Knowledge of relevant labour legislation (i.e. Basic Conditions of Employment, Labour Relations, Skills Development, EE Act /BB-BEE)
• Sound knowledge of disciplinary processes and CCMA exposure

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A completed Degree or Diploma in HR, Industrial Relations or Industrial Psychology or equivalent is required

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• SAP or related ERP system experience required

Take the Next Step with Indigo Brands

Take the next step in your career with Indigo Brands, where innovation and excellence drive our commitment to quality personal care and beauty products.