Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Job title: HR Controlling Graduate
Location: PRETORIA
Department: Human Resources
Closing date for applications: 11 September 2026
Main purpose of the role
The HR Controlling Graduate is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and governance of HR data, people costs, workforce reporting, and HR compliance processes. The role supports strategic decision-making through the provision of analytics, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while ensuring adherence to internal controls and company policies.
Essential responsibilities and duties
As a HR Controlling Graduate, your main responsibilities are as follow:
1. HR Controlling & Reporting
• Prepare and maintain HR dashboards, KPIs, and workforce reports.
• Analyze headcount, labor costs, overtime, absenteeism, turnover, and other people metrics.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual HR reporting to management.
• Monitor workforce trends and identify risks and opportunities.
2. Budgeting & Forecasting
• Support the annual HR budget and workforce planning process.
• Track personnel costs against budget and forecast variances.
• Analyze salary increases, bonuses, benefits costs, and workforce-related expenditures.
• Prepare cost simulations for organizational changes and recruitment plans.
3. Data Management & Analytics
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR data in HRIS and reporting systems.
• Conduct regular audits and data quality checks.
• Generate analytics and insights to support HR and business decisions.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools and templates.
4. Workforce Planning Support
• Support manpower planning and organizational workforce reviews.
• Track hiring progress against approved staffing plans.
• Monitor vacancies and recruitment pipeline metrics.
• Provide workforce analysis to support strategic planning activities.
5. HR Systems & Process Improvement
• Drive continuous improvement of HR reporting and controlling processes.
• Support HR digitalization and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, and HR teams to streamline data flows.
• Recommend improvements to reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Qualifications requirements:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or related field.
Knowledge and experience:
o Analytical, rigorous & detail oriented
o Team spirit & collaborative
o Mastery of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
o Fluent in English (daily working language).
o Problem solving
o Excellent organisational and planning skills
o Agile and able to adapt in a fast paced environment
o Self-sufficient and good time management
o Ability to share knowledge and work in a strong team-oriented environment.
Mandatory Elements:
• Must be between 18 and 35 years of age;
• Valid South African ID
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English
Your profile and competencies to succeed
What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com