HR Manager

Supportwave; Durban; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an HR Manager in a people-first business that values integrity and collaboration. This exciting role is perfect for a natural leader who can influence and shape HR strategies in a fast-paced environment. You will lead a small HR team, manage compliance, and drive learning initiatives while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about inclusive HR practices and building future-ready teams, this opportunity is your next big move in the corporate travel and tourism sector.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of HR experience with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of employment equity and compliance.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR functions aligning strategy with business goals.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Conduct training needs assessments and implement development plans.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Labour Legislation Knowledge

HRIS Systems Experience

Performance Management

Talent Planning

Employee Relations

Learning & Development Initiatives

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

People 300

Job description

Location:

Onsite – Westville, Durban

Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Client’s Team

We’re partnering with a leading company in the corporate travel and tourism sector to find a dynamic HR Manager to join their high-performing team in Westville, Durban.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a people-first business that values integrity, transformation, and collaboration. You’ll be surrounded by supportive colleagues who believe in doing work that matters — in a culture that encourages innovation, learning, and excellence.

If you're ready to step into a role where you can lead, influence, and shape the future of HR within a fast-paced and values-driven environment — this is your next big move.

About The Role

As HR Manager, you’ll lead and manage the full human resources function, aligning HR strategy with business goals, leading employment equity and B-BBEE efforts, and promoting a learning culture. You’ll manage a small HR team and act as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring people operations run smoothly, compliantly, and with heart.

Key Responsibilities

1. General HR Leadership
   • Serve as a strategic HR partner to business and operational leaders.
   • Lead employee lifecycle activities including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and offboarding.
   • Manage Employment Equity planning and B-BBEE compliance processes.
   • Roll out performance management frameworks and employee engagement initiatives.
   • Ensure compliance with HR policies, legal requirements, and company standards.
2. HR Administration & Compliance
   • Maintain accurate employee records and manage payroll-related documentation.
   • Oversee statutory reporting and grant submissions (WSP, ATR).
   • Liaise with service providers and support HR-related audits.
3. Learning & Development
   • Conduct training needs assessments with department heads.
   • Design and implement development plans and upskilling initiatives.
   • Track training progress and drive learning culture across all levels.
   • Support leadership development and manage centralised training budgets.
4. People & Team Management
   • Lead a team of HR and L&D professionals, including an HR Officer and Training Specialist.
   • Provide mentorship and day-to-day operational oversight.
   • Foster strong internal relationships across business units and departments.

Must-Have Experience

• 5–8 years in Human Resources, including at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation, employment equity, and B-BBEE compliance.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems, ideally People 300 (HR, EE, Training Modules).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong HR data/reporting capability.
• Proven track record in performance management, talent planning, and employee relations.
• Experience driving or managing learning & development initiatives.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Background in travel, tourism, hospitality, or other client-facing industries.
• Experience managing discretionary and mandatory grant applications.
• Familiarity with ESG-aligned HR strategies or people-centred transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work in a multi-brand, fast-paced, and evolving business environment.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Natural leader with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Practical and adaptable with strong business acumen.
• Highly organised, hands-on, and results-oriented.
• Confident working independently and in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Passionate about inclusive HR practices and building future-ready teams.