Human Resources Manager

This is the most senior HR position in the company with no promotional prospects. A hands-on practitioner with proven experience in respect of implementing HR strategies for the business and a successful track of managing IR issues and disciplinary hearings.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management.
• Min 10 years of HR experience in a mid-sized organization
• 5 years’ experience in a management role
• Retail / FMCG / Food sector experience essential

Essential Skills

• HR Management
• Industrial Relations
• Benefits Administration
• Performance Management
• Effective communication skills
• Compensation & Wage structures
• Skills Development
• Employment Equity

Key Result Areas:

• Assume responsibility for the implementation of the company HR strategy aligned to the company’s overall strategic objectives
• Lead the full HR function and be the expert and point of contact for all HR-related requirements and issues.
• Ensure that all HR policies are maintained, legally compliant and implemented correctly
• Handle all disciplinary matters and ensure hearings are attended and/or coaching is provided to ensure procedural and substantive fairness
• Full onboarding process including sourcing, interview, reference check, offer, induction and exit interviews
• Counselling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing interviews and making recommendations;
• Identify, develop and implement training interventions in conjunction with management and business requirements
• Provide employee reports e.g. absence, compensation, leave, headcount, costs etc
• Conduct annual salary benchmarking and reviews and offer advice on increases, package alignment, and bonus structures
• Talent management & succession plans including retention strategies
• Assessing benefit needs and trends, recommending benefit programs to management.
• Updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Establishing a performance assessment system.
• Ensures legal compliance with the relevant employment, employment equity and skills development laws