Human Resources Manager

SkillsMap; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR organization is looking for a Human Resources Manager to oversee strategic HR functions. The role demands expertise in financial management, stakeholder relations, and compliance with labor laws. Ideal candidates will hold a postgraduate degree in Human Resources, have extensive HR experience, and be skilled in process mapping. This position is essential for aligning HR strategies with organizational goals in Johor Bahru.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as an HR generalist.
• 5 years of experience at a Senior Management Level.
• Proficient in financial management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR strategic objectives aligning with organizational goals.
• Manage recruitment, performance management, and development.
• Lead initiatives to foster a positive working culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

People management

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources

Registration with SABPP

Tools

Process mapping tools

Job description

Overview

Human Resources Manager — Motor Industry Bargaining Council

Location: JHB North | Date: 2026/02/03

Job Ref: HRM/SSC RANDBURG FEBRUARY 2026
Industry: Motor Industry
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Contribution

• Participate in the development of the overall MIBCO strategic goals and take responsibility for developing the HR strategic objectives, aligning them with the organizational plan and priorities, and implementing the HR Business Unit’s objectives with tracking, monitoring, and reporting.
• Provide strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team and board of directors.
• Build and leverage efficiencies for the business unit to create value for MIBCO through HR expertise.
• Sit on relevant executive committees as required and provide strategic input in line with the role.
• Advise the Executive Committee and the Board on issues, trends, and changes in the HR environment and recommend improvements.
• Create the Council’s strategic training and organisational development plan to meet employee needs.
• Develop the Council’s strategic recruitment and selection plan to identify staff vacancies and ensure cost-effective recruitment using appropriate resources.

Financial Management

• Analyze and report on business unit trends and operating requirements to determine funding needs for the financial year.
• Prepare, finalize, and own the business unit’s annual budgets.
• Manage the overall financial budget for the Business Unit to ensure controls support service delivery objectives.
• Propose and implement corrective measures to address deviations to budgets and procedures.
• Approve and sign off invoices and requisitions for expenditure within levels of authority.

People Management

• Engage in people-planning initiatives for the Business Unit and forecast required skills.
• Manage the full value chain of HR activities (recruitment, performance management, development, etc.).
• Mentor and provide leadership to drive team success.
• Foster a high-performance culture within the Business Unit.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; ensure timely communication of information and advice.
• Serve as a link between management and employees; handle HR questions and resolve work-related issues.
• Negotiate with service providers for system procurement to achieve best value.

Human Resources Administration

• Analyse data to identify causes of personnel problems and develop policy recommendations.
• Develop and administer projects such as employee wellness programs and awards.
• Re-engineer HR operations and procedures; formulate policies and implement procedures using HR information systems.
• Distribute HR policies to Council-wide staff and ensure HR content is current on the intranet.
• Develop and maintain HR records and compile statistical reports on hires, transfers, performance, and absenteeism.
• Analyze labour turnover and address identified issues.
• Manage recruitment, interviews, and resignation/exit procedures.
• Ensure job descriptions are up-to-date and correctly describe positions; verify job evaluation categories.
• Evaluate HR procedures and technology solutions to improve data management.

Human Resources Management

• Build the HR framework to meet strategic imperatives.
• Develop, approve, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures; organisational design and effectiveness; change management; talent management and development; succession planning; performance management; wellbeing; remuneration; employee relations.
• Lead development of a compelling employee value proposition and keep it current.
• Champion talent management processes to support a high-performance culture (acquisition, development, leadership, rewards, succession, workforce planning, performance).
• Provide guidance on attracting and developing key staff and implement succession planning.
• Foster a learning climate and monitoring system for employee growth.
• Lead initiatives to maintain a positive working culture and industrial relations.
• Maintain positive employee relations with legally sound solutions and resources.
• Oversee healthy employee/labour relations and ensure timely communication of policies and procedures.
• Coordinate equal opportunity programs to achieve diversity and inclusion goals.
• Design, develop, and implement salary and benefits programs and ensure regulatory compliance and competitive salaries.
• Administer benefit programs (health, retirement, death, disability, unemployment).
• Manage evaluation and benchmarking of occupations and positions.

Management Compliance

• Develop and implement a framework to ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation and regularly report to the Board and executive management.
• Interpret and advise on employment equity and skills development laws.
• Manage Health and Safety, Employment Equity, and Skills Development Committees.
• Conduct health and safety audits to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Ensure statutory acts and proclamations are displayed and that line managers are aware of applicable legislation.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

• Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP).
• Proficiency in process mapping tools and methodologies.
• 10 years of experience as an HR generalist.
• 5 years of experience at a Senior Management Level.