HR Consultant (1-Month Contract)

Location: Jetpark, Gauteng
Contract Duration: 1 Month (with possibility of extension)
Rate: R500 per hour
Working Arrangement: Half-day contract

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Consultant to provide operational HR support on a short-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HR professional with strong payroll, employment equity, and HR operations experience to contribute to several key people-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and coordination of the company's B-BBEE Audit in collaboration with external consultants and stakeholders.
• Assist with Employment Equity (EE) reporting and preparation.
• Review existing SAGE 300 Payroll processes and support a payroll system upgrade initiative.
• Review and enhance payroll-related procedures and controls.
• Conduct a quality review of existing HR policies and assist with implementation where required.
• Provide guidance and support on Employee Relations (ER) matters, focusing on Tier 1 cases and non-dismissal-related issues.
• Partner with management on talent-related initiatives, including employee development discussions and talent reviews.
• Assist with general HR operational activities and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience within a generalist HR or HR Business Partner environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAGE 300.
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Employment Equity Act
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
  • Labour Relations Act (LRA)
  • B-BBEE principles and audit requirements
• Experience in HR policy development, review, and implementation.
• Practical Employee Relations experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and hit the ground running.

Preferred Experience

• Previous exposure to B-BBEE verification or audit preparation.
• HR Business Partnering experience.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or upgrades.
• Exposure to talent management, succession planning, and development reviews.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented HR professional who combines strong operational HR expertise with the ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Contract Details

• 1-month contract with potential for extension.
• Half-day engagement.
• Hourly rate: R500 per hour.
• Based in Jetpark, Gauteng.

• To apply, please submit your updated CV together with your hourly rate expectation and notice period.