People Effectiveness Manager (HR Manager) HYBRID

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT002193/CW

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you passionate about creating seamless, high-impact Human Resource (HR) operations and enabling teams to thrive? We’re looking for a People Effectiveness Manager to play a pivotal role within our People, Talent & Culture (PTC) department, shaping how HR practices deliver value across the organisation. As an operational HR leader and 2IC to the Chief People Officer (CPO), you will ensure the effective delivery, governance, and consistency of HR practices across all locations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys driving operational excellence, empowering teams, and translating strategic HR plans into tangible, day-to-day outcomes.

You will lead and enable local HR teams and line managers to deliver HR programs effectively, maintain compliance, and uphold high standards across the group. In this role, your work will directly impact employee experience, organisational culture, and the success of our people strategy. This is an opportunity to take ownership of group-wide HR operations, make a meaningful difference in how HR services are delivered, and work closely with the leadership team to ensure our people strategies are implemented consistently and effectively.

POSITION INFO:

JOB PURPOSE

The People Effectiveness Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence and governance across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring that people systems, processes, and reward frameworks enable organisational performance.

The role leads Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, HR Information Systems, reporting and compliance, while embedding effective people practices that support talent management, performance enablement, and organisational development.

Working in close partnership with the Chief People Officer, HR Practitioners, and operational leaders, the incumbent ensures that HR operations are integrated, data-driven, compliant, and aligned to business strategy across all relevant geographies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manager & Stakeholder Enablement

Lead the enablement of local PTC teams and line managers by providing guidance, frameworks, tools, and training to implement HR programs consistently across the group.
Act as an operational HR advisor for managers and staff on HR processes and practices, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth HR operations and knowledge sharing across the group.

HR Administration & Systems

Manage the integration, implementation, and maintenance of HR systems, ensuring alignment with other organisational systems.
Ensure HR and employee data integrity and compliance, maintaining accurate and complete records in line with statutory and internal requirements.
Enable local PTC teams and managers by providing guidance, tools, and frameworks to implement HR processes, maintain data accuracy, and use HR systems effectively.
Act as the liaison with external HR system service providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations, effective communication, and timely resolution of queries.

Compensation & Benefits

Manage Group and local benefits schemes with the support and guidance of the Chief People Officer.
Oversee the implementation of group and local payroll and benefits processes, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and timelines.
Manage relationships with external brokers and insurance providers, ensuring smooth service delivery and compliance.
Lead compensation projects.
Design compensation and benefits policies.
Ensure accurate budgeting and reporting for compensation, benefits, and labour across all locations.

Talent Acquisition & Management

Oversee and coordinate talent acquisition processes, ensuring recruitment aligns with approved policies, business needs, and workforce planning requirements.
Ensure effective onboarding programs are implemented, providing a consistent and engaging experience for new hires across all locations.
Support the identification and development of a talent pool for critical and senior roles, ensuring readiness for succession and high-potential development.

Reporting, Analytics & Compliance

Ensure accurate and timely HR data for group-level reporting and operational decision-making.
Monitor HR process compliance across locations, identify gaps, and provide actionable feedback to leadership.
Ensure HR programs and operations comply with statutory requirements, internal policies, and best practice standards.
Support local PTC teams in reporting and compliance processes to maintain group-wide consistency.

Performance Management

Oversee the execution of the performance management cycle.
Provide guidance to managers and HR teams on the consistent application of performance frameworks.
Lead the coordination of job evaluations, facilitating fair and consistent outcomes across all roles within the group.

Learning, Development & Employment Equity

Manage the implementation of learning and development initiatives.
Ensure Employment Equity processes, reporting, and submissions are completed accurately and within statutory timeframes.
Coordinate training activities to support business and compliance requirements.

Employee Wellness, Engagement & Culture

Coordinate and oversee employee wellness and engagement initiatives.
Ensure wellness programs are implemented consistently across regions.
Support initiatives that enhance employee experience, inclusion, and retention.
Lead and manage employee relations and industrial relations matters.
Provide guidance to managers on employee relations best practice.

REQUIREMENTS:

âTertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or related field (Bachelor’s degree). An Honours degree is advantageous.

âMinimum 10 years of generalist HR experience.

âMinimum of 3 years of experience managing a team

âKnowledge and full understanding of: HR functions and best practices; Process development and systems application; Sound understanding of regulation and compliance; Payroll system (Sage300) is advantageous.

âTechnologically astute – HRIS, industry standard HR software, Microsoft Office, payroll tools.

âExperience in driving HR process rollout and operational HR programs across multiple teams or locations.

âExperience in HR systems implementation, maintenance, or optimization is advantageous.

âExcellent written communication skills for correspondence, reports, and HR content.

âExperience with HR project management and Change Management.

âExperience in driving changes and conducting HR change projects.

âMeticulous and detail-oriented with solid reporting abilities.

âStrong quantitative and analytical skills.

âProactive, action-oriented, and able to drive operational initiatives to completion.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

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