
Human Resources Manager
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Employee Relations:
- Foster positive working relationships between management and employees.
- Address employee concerns, resolve conflicts, and mediate disputes.
- Ensure effective communication channels between staff and leadership.
- Ensure that the organization is fully compliant with labour laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Stay up to date with changes in labour legislation and advise management on required adjustments to policies and practices.
- Act as a mediator in resolving disputes between employees and management, striving for amicable solutions that protect organizational interests and employee rights.
- Provide guidance and support to management in handling grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace issues.
- Manage and resolve workplace conflicts or disputes that may escalate to legal claims or union interventions.
- Performance Management:
- Implement performance management processes, including performance reviews, feedback, and goal setting.
- Work with managers to identify training and development needs.
- Monitor employee progress and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Compensation & Benefits:
- Manage payroll processes and ensure timely and accurate compensation distribution.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
- Conduct salary benchmarking and recommend compensation adjustments as needed.
- Compliance & Legal:
- Ensure adherence to all employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain accurate HR records and documentation, including employee files and compliance forms.
- Advise leadership on legal issues regarding employee rights, terminations, and workplace policies.
- Organizational Development:
- Support leadership in shaping and maintaining the company culture.
- Implement employee engagement initiatives to promote job satisfaction and retention.
- Develop succession planning strategies and leadership development programs.
- HR Strategy & Reporting:
- Provide HR-related reports and analytics to leadership on employee performance, turnover, and other key HR metrics.
- Assist in strategic planning related to workforce needs, succession planning, and organizational structure.
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).
- At least 5 years of experience in HR management or a related role.
- In-depth knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with HR software (Sage 300, payroll systems, etc.).
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Leadership and team management experience.
- Work Environment:
- Full-time, office-based.
- Ability to travel to various company locations, if required.