HR & IR Manager

SUMMARY:
Comfortable shaping HR strategy at executive level, but equally confident handling a challenging disciplinary case or CCMA hearing? This role offers both sides of the HR and IR world.

Join a large-scale global company based in Randfontein. The company has operations in South Africa and the USA, employing over professionals across multiple regions.

POSITION INFO:
What you'll be doing Lead the HR and IR function, managing a team of HR and IR professionals. Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures aligned with business objectives. Advise executive management on workforce planning, organisational development and people-related matters. Manage complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, grievances, disputes and misconduct investigations. Represent the organisation at CCMA conciliations and arbitrations. Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation, including the LRA, BCEA, EEA and relevant employment laws. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, talent retention and succession planning. Drive performance management, employee development and training initiatives. Oversee remuneration structures, employee benefits, HR administration and payroll inputs. Guide line managers on labour law, disciplinary procedures and effective people management. Support organisational change, restructuring and continuous improvement of HR processes. What you'll need A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Law or a related field. 5-8 years' HR experience , including substantial hands-on Industrial Relations experience. 2-3 years' management experience , including leading HR\/IR professionals. Proven experience handling disciplinary hearings, grievances, CCMA cases and arbitrations. Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR compliance requirements. Broad HR generalist experience, with the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities. Experience advising and working closely with executive management. Sound commercial judgement, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and the confidence to deal with people at all levels. High levels of integrity, discretion and attention to detail. Nice to have Experience in an industrial environment. A postgraduate qualification in HR or a business-related field. Professional registration with SABPP or additional HR\/IR certifications. Experience managing organisational change and restructuring. Salary If you're confident that you fit the role, let's chat! The proposed salary for the role is R55k - R65k CTC per month - the final offer will depend on qualifications, experience and skills.