Company:
VKB Group
Industry: Agriculture / Agro-Allied
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelors
Experience: 3 years
Province: Free State
City:
Field: Human Resources / HR
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)
- Own the entire employee journey: onboarding newbies and keeping everyone motivated and engaged.
- Navigate the tricky world of Industrial Relations like a pro.
- Decode and escalate complaints and grievances with empathy and wisdom, turning frowns into “aha” moments.
- Support our leaders to lead people without worry. Providing accurate advice and guidance to make informed decisions in line with what is best practices for the VKB Group.
- Keep us on the right side of labor laws, policies, and everything in between (lawyer-level savvy not required, but close).
- Organize and maintain HR records with ninja-like precision — spreadsheets don’t scare you.
- Drive cool new ideas to make our workplace even better (because standing still is boring).
- System support linking employees KPI’s
- Uploading records and ensuring the paper trail is flawless.
- We are service driven, we make sure that no matter the issue, we own it. Solving issues fast gives energy to solve more issues.
- Support employees with any queries – we are the go-to and we love that!
Your values align with ours
You thrive on the chase, feel culture, and care deeply about who we bring on board.
- Humble: You listen more than you speak. When you speak, it matters.
- Hungry: You are target-driven and always looking for the next win.
- Smart: You read people well, ask the right questions, and build trust fast.
- Bold: You are not afraid to question the status quo and try new approaches.
- Team Player: You believe that great hiring is a team sport. You show up for yours.
- You help build high-performance teams that win together. True legacy is not leaving something for people. It is leaving something in them.
Your Mission Essentials
- Relevant diploma or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Business, or related (bonus points for certifications).
- 3+ years of battle-tested experience in HR & Industrial Relations.
- Valid driver’s license (Code 8).
- Deep understanding of labor laws, collective bargaining, and conflict resolution (you love a good negotiation).
- Communication skills that could charm the socks off a room full of skeptics.
- A vault-like sense of discretion — you keep secrets safe and sound.
- Tech-savvy enough to navigate HRIS systems and Microsoft Office like a pro.
- A curious, growth-focused mindset that’s always hunting for better ways to do things.