Human Resources Manager

SUMMARY:
The Human Resources Manager exists to serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team, overseeing the full HR function across all company locations.

POSITION INFO:

Human Resources Manager

Lead the full HR function as a strategic partner to the leadership team for a multi-site workforce.

Cape Town: Multi-site (Head Office with regular travel), R 480, 000-R 520, 000 CTC + fuel reimbursement.

About Our Client

Our client is a multi-site company with a workforce of over 70 employees across manufacturing, FMCG, or retail sectors. The business operates with a head office and various branches, managing operations through standardized policies and a high-performance culture.

The Role: Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager exists to serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team, overseeing the full HR function across all company locations. This role contributes to the business by developing and implementing HR strategies that support a growing workforce while ensuring statutory compliance and managing complex employee relations. The main focus areas include strategic organizational development, legal compliance, talent acquisition, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize a minimum of 10 years of experience in a comprehensive HR role to oversee all human capital functions.

• Lead and manage high-level disciplinary hearings across all sites and represent the company at the CCMA.

• Develop and implement HR strategies, SOPs, and company policies aligned with the overall business strategy.

• Ensure strict adherence to South African Labour Law, including the BCEA, LRA, EEA, and SDA.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and performance appraisal systems for retail and head office roles.

• Lead the Employment Equity Committee and manage SETA submissions, including Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports.

• Oversee the monthly payroll process and maintain accurate employee records while researching future HRIS implementations.

• Conduct skills audits to identify training gaps and monitor HR metrics such as turnover and training ROI for the executive team.

About You

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a comprehensive HR role, preferably within manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-site retail.

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (NQF 7 or higher) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in chairing disciplinary hearings and representing employers at the CCMA.

• Deep understanding of South African Labour Law (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA, OHS).

• Proficiency in Payroll software and Advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport for frequent travel between company locations.

• Professional maturity with the ability to engage stakeholders from shop floor to director level.

• SDF (Skills Development Facilitator) experience is highly advantageous.