Human Resources Manager (JB6072)

Location: Randburg, Johannesburg

Salary: R75,000 per month (negotiable depending on experience)

Employment Type: Permanent

A fast-moving ICT company with a lean, agile structure and a serious commitment to doing things right is looking for an HR Manager who is ready to own the function completely. With roughly 35 staff, a strong process culture, ISO certification and a clear growth trajectory, this business moves at pace and expects its people to match that energy.

This role requires a proactive individual who takes full accountability for the entire HR function, leads an HR Assistant, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior management on all people-related matters.

• Competitive salary of up to R75,000 per month, negotiable based on experience
• Momentum group life cover including disability, life, funeral and spousal cover
• Medical aid through Bonitas or a medical aid allowance if you have your own
• Annual performance bonus
• Flexible working hours with three shift options to choose from
• Hybrid working model available after the initial settling in period, with approximately two to three office days per week thereafter
• December shutdown with leave days applied
• Training and upskilling supported as part of the company culture
• Senior management-level positioning with direct reporting access to the CEO
• A role where your contribution is visible, valued and central to the business

• Relevant qualification in HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Psychology, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of HR generalist experience
• At least 3 years in an HR Manager or senior HR role
• Demonstrated strength in employee relations, disciplinary processes, poor performance management, incapacity and grievances
• Solid experience preparing and reviewing disciplinary documentation, performance records, contracts and CCMA-related packs
• Hands on experience managing recruitment, onboarding, employee records, training administration and HR compliance
• Experience managing or supervising an HR Assistant or HR Administrator
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation including the LRA, BCEA, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and POPIA
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience working with HR and payroll systems
• Experience in an SME or fast paced operational environment is advantageous
• Exposure to BBBEE, WSP and ATR submissions, employment equity and HR audit documentation is advantageous

• Take full ownership and accountability for the entire HR function, ensuring it operates in a structured, compliant and business focused manner
• Lead and oversee the HR Assistant to ensure HR administration, documentation and coordination are completed accurately and on time
• Partner with senior management to provide practical, legally sound and commercially sensible HR guidance on workforce planning, performance, retention and culture
• Manage all employee relations matters end to end, including disciplinary processes, poor performance, grievances, investigations and retrenchments where required
• Prepare, review and control all employee relations documentation including notices, hearing packs, outcome letters and employee correspondence
• Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from defining role requirements through to offer management, with support from the HR Assistant
• Manage all onboarding, induction, probation tracking and employee lifecycle processes in a structured and compliant manner
• Oversee and maintain SharePoint as the single source of truth for all HR records and employee documentation
• Manage the performance management framework including performance contracts, KPIs, quarterly reviews and performance improvement plans
• Own the company training plan, skills development process, and all supporting documentation required for WSP, ATR and BBBEE audit purposes
• Manage employment equity compliance, EEA2 and EEA4 submissions, and EE committee processes
• Oversee employee benefits administration and prepare accurate monthly payroll input information for submission
• Review, maintain and improve HR policies, procedures and templates in line with legislative and operational requirements
• Proactively identify HR risks, gaps and trends, and recommend practical solutions before issues rise
• Develop and support retention, engagement, recognition and culture initiatives that keep the right people committed to the business

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.