HR Generalist (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.

Some of your Benefits

Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Cape Town

On-Site

Freudenberg Nonwovens (Pty.) Ltd.

You support our team as

HR Generalist (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Executes all administrative tasks related to HR activities within the life cycle of the employee (hiring, transfer, promotion, termination).
• Acts as point of contact for standard HR-related issues and communication to employees and managers on a day-to-day basis (HR policies, procedures, employee benefits, employment-related matters, employer branding).
• Autonomous preparation of HR-related documents and reporting (employment contracts, personnel announcements etc.) as well as reviewing HR-related standard templates.
• Providing HR input for payroll and maintaining employee data and ensuring high level of data quality in internal HR databases (e.g., workday, local payroll system etc.) including generating reports and analyze data to support decision-making.
• Organizing and ensuring accurate and up-to-date personnel records, such as personal details, documents about employment conditions.
• Stay updated on HR laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance including Employment Equity and Workplace Skills/Annual Training and updating HR policies and procedures accordingly.
• Assist in the recruiting and onboarding process by scheduling interviews, candidate management, coordination of onboarding.
• Assist in the organization and coordination of training programs, workshops and employee development activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma, Bachelor or similar education. (e.g., business administration, HR, commercial)
• At least 3 years of professional experience and education.
• Advanced knowledge of local labor law, bargaining council etc.
• Experience regarding the administration of HR-processes. (e.g., recruiting, onboarding, termination etc.)
• Experience in developing and implementing employment equity process, plans and reports.
• Proven track record in compiling and analyzing data for the Annual Training Report and Workplace Skills Plan.
• Basic understanding of payroll.
• Knowledge of relevant HR-IT-Tools (e.g., Workday, local payroll systems)
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.