Human Resources Site Manager (Automotive)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive industry based in Kariega is  seeking an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Site Manager to lead the establishment and management of a newly formed project team. The role involves transitioning employees from a previous contractor in terms of Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act, as well as recruiting additional staff to achieve required staffing levels.
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POSITION INFO:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assume a key role and active participation in the site leadership team Manage the Section 197 transfer process, including employee onboarding, documentation, and consultation in compliance with South African labour legislation Establish and implement HR policies, procedures, and systems for the new organisation\/project Lead end-to-end recruitment for new roles to meet project staffing requirements Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, employee records, leave management, and disciplinary processes Manage and coordinate payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and legislative compliance Ensure compliance with all relevant labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, and UIF Develop and implement training and skills development initiatives Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters Provide HR guidance and support to management and line supervisors Support organisational culture, change management, and team integration Develop KPI´s to measure and ensure a motivated, performance-focussed corporate culture Report periodically on all HR related topics to regional and national leadership SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Ensure personal and site compliance to all procedures and policies of: Integrated Management System Code of Ethics Occupational Health and Safety Information Security Protection of Personal Information MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field Minimum 5-8 years' HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years at management level Proven experience managing Section 197 transfers Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation Experience with recruitment, payroll oversight, HR administration, and training coordination Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a project-based environmentPayroll system experience (e.g. Sage, VIP, PaySpace, or similar)