Agriculture HR Leader | Payroll & Compliance Expert

Fempower Personnel; Groblersdal; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fempower Personnel seeks an experienced HR Manager in Groblersdal, Limpopo, to lead the full HR function in a hands-on capacity while contributing strategically to business decisions. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll and compliance across OHS, food safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong track record in SA labour legislation, payroll systems (Sage People), and EXCO reporting, with 3+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• 8-10 years HR experience with at least 3 years in leadership/management.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and employee relations.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full HR function.
• Solid payroll experience and understanding; Sage People advantageous.
• Exposure to OHS, food safety, quality and compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's business objectives.
• Lead and manage the HR function, driving employee performance, engagement and organisational effectiveness.
• Provide HR advice, guidance and coaching to senior management and leadership.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and development.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary processes and ensure compliance with applicable labour legislation.
• Take responsibility for the full payroll function, including administration and oversight of payroll processes using Sage People.
• Compile and analyse HR statistics and present monthly reports to EXCO.
• Participate actively in EXCO, providing HR insights and contributing to business‑level decision‑making.
• Drive organisational development, change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee HR systems, processes and digital tools to improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Provide oversight of OHS and Food Safety accreditations.
• Oversee relevant quality and compliance accreditations, including BRC, SIZA and related standards.

Skills

HR leadership

Payroll management

Labour legislation

EXCO reporting

Employee relations

Change management

Organisational development

Strategic HR

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Sage People

Job description

Fempower Personnel seeks an experienced HR Manager in Groblersdal, Limpopo, to lead the full HR function in a hands-on capacity while contributing strategically to business decisions. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll and compliance across OHS, food safety and quality standards.

The role requires a strong track record in SA labour legislation, payroll systems (Sage People), and EXCO reporting, with 3+ years in leadership.