HR Manager

SUMMARY:
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced HR Manager to lead, shape, and scale our human resources function. The ideal candidate will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture, managing all HR operations, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. You’ll be the go-to person for both strategic HR leadership and hands-on implementation of policies, procedures, and people management practices.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: HR Manager
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: Johannesburg/Capetown



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish the HR Department:

• Build the HR function from scratch, including systems, processes, tools, and reporting structures across all locations.

• Draft, implement, and communicate company-wide HR policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with labour legislation and business needs.

• Lead all labour relations efforts, including handling disciplinary processes, grievances, and dispute resolution. Represent the company at the CCMA and other regulatory bodies.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and succession planning across multiple sites.

• Ensure compliance with all labour laws and regulations. Conduct regular HR audits and risk assessments to identify gaps and ensure legal and operational alignment.

• Foster a positive working environment through proactive communication, engagement initiatives, and alignment of HR strategy with company culture.

• Manage HR functions and provide support across all business units in Johannesburg, Newcastle, Cape Town, and Limpopo, ensuring consistency and adaptability to local workforce needs.

• Develop and implement HR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training & development, and offboarding.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including workforce planning, job profiling, sourcing, interviewing, offer management, onboarding, and induction.

• Proven experience as a generalist HR Manager, preferably in a start-up or multi-site environment.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.
• Strong CCMA experience and the ability to represent the company independently in all labour-related matters.
• Demonstrated ability to set up an HR department independently and work without immediate support
• Experience in managing a diverse workforce, including executives, managers, and blue-collar employees.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed.

• Diploma or certification in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or related field (essential).
• Postgraduate diploma or certification in Labour Relations or Industrial Law (advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HR role.