Kearney Hr Manager Johannesburg

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic HR Manager to lead human resources across Africa. This role involves providing essential support to management on HR policies, recruitment, and employee satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to influence senior management. With a focus on developing HR strategies and compliance with local laws, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the HR landscape in a growing organization. Join a team that values connections and is committed to making a positive impact in the workplace.

Benefits

Generous retirement contributions

Comprehensive medical insurance

Structured learning opportunities

Personalized career development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR management experience in a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of HR law and practices.
• Proficient in budget management and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR matters and policies.
• Conduct employee satisfaction assessments.
• Lead payroll administration and resolve inquiries.

Skills

HR management

Project management

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

University degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description: Kearney, HR Manager, South Africa

About the job

Reporting directly to the HR Director - MEA, the HR Manager is required to provide practical, consistent, and proactive support, direction, and advice to other division managers on HR procedure, policy, best practice, employment rewards, benefits, and legislation to facilitate in achieving the objectives and targets of an organization.

The HR Manager performs human resources management works relating to hiring, recruitment, training, compensation, promotion, termination, career development, and retirement.

We are seeking a strategic and analytical individual who demonstrates full knowledge as an HR generalist and is a seasoned sole contributor with HR experience in professional services.

Ideally, you have experience operating in other African countries, beyond South Africa.

This role is based in the Johannesburg office and will contribute to and implement Human Resources (HR) strategy by providing leadership and expertise for the growing business across Africa.

Key responsibilities

1. Conducting with and advising management on human resource issues; investigating human resource-related problems and making recommendations to the organization.
2. Providing pragmatic and consistent guidance and advice to Employees and Managers on HR matters.
3. Briefing new managers on the policies and procedures of an organization in conjunction with the development and learning team, providing coaching to managers on difficult and complex issues.
4. Raising proactive issues with managers, identifying practical solutions to complex and diverse HR issues, and recommending appropriate action plans.
5. Closely monitoring and providing timely and quality advice on engaging foreign nationals.
6. Leading day-to-day payroll administration and acting as the initial point of contact for inquiries and issues related to payroll.
7. Collecting ongoing information regarding employee satisfaction on salary packages and wage, working conditions, etc.
8. With the Recruiting Committee, defining the learning strategy and recruitment, setting high standard principles, and providing likely solutions.
9. Liaising with the recruitment team on salary levels for existing and prospective staff consistent with organization market conditions and policies.
10. Receiving employee complaints and acting accordingly to resolve them.
11. Utilizing outside resources to monitor issues and concerns in employment law, communicating potential changes to senior management.
12. Reviewing and revising HR policies in compliance with changing or new legislation, developing new policies as required.
13. Co-developing (with the Unit Head Africa) and executing a BB-BEE strategy for the South African entity, aiming at achieving a leading contribution level in the consulting industry.
14. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of consulting services and Africa will be advantageous, with sound experience in local employment laws.
15. Exhibits knowledge in current and possible future policies, practices, and trends.

Who you are

After nearly years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies, and above all, people.

That's why we look for proactive, positive, and flexible individuals who are always unapologetically their unique selves.

We want to hear from you if you :

• Hold a university degree or equivalent in human resources or business related.
• Have 7+ years of relevant HR management experience in a related industry.
• Have good knowledge of HR law and practices.
• Have strong project management, time management, and leadership skills.
• Have solid problem-solving and business acumen skills.
• Have a strong level of influence and negotiation skills.
• Are able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.
• Have good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Have a high-level knowledge of legislation of employment.
• Are proficient with budget management and calculations.
• Have the ability to influence and persuade senior management level.
• Are an articulate communicator and can interpret and explain written and statistical data to a wide range of audiences.
• Have a high standard of attention to detail.
• Have a solid commitment to customer or employee service.
• Have the ability to convey difficult and challenging information to managers.
• Are fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Have high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Have solid knowledge of local HR systems.
• Have sound knowledge of contemporary HR management practices and concepts.

What we can offer you

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues.

Helping them to make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to :

• Generous retirement / pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized opportunities to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals.

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