Senior HR Manager / HR Business Partner (Retail)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established car dealership in Sandton, Johannesburg is seeking a Senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner. This role involves spearheading HR functions, driving initiatives for business growth, and partnering with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background and proven experience in managing change and culture development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Manager.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles and South African employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic HR roadmap for business growth.
• Lead core HR functions including recruitment and employee relations.
• Partner with leadership to drive culture initiatives and retention strategies.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Relationship Building

Leadership

Education

Relevant HR or Business qualification

Job description

Senior HR Manager / HR Business Partner – Sandton, Johannesburg.

A well-established and expanding medium-sized car dealership is seeking a dynamicHR Business Partner or Senior HR Managerto spearhead its human resources function.

This newly created role is ideal for a confident and strategic HR professional eager to make a tangible impact during a period of business growth and transformation.

With multiple new dealership locations on the horizon, the successful candidate will be instrumental in embedding structure, driving forward-thinking HR initiatives, and partnering closely with senior leadership to ensure the organisation is well-prepared for scalable success.

Salary: R50 000 to R60 000 per month CTC.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant HR or Business qualification (degree/diploma preferred)
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Manager (5+ years preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and South African employment legislation
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement HR strategies aligned to business objectives
• Solid experience managing organisational change and culture development
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Confidence in partnering with senior leadership and operational teams
• Assertive leadership style with a proactive mindset
• Retail sector experience (preferred)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic HR roadmap to support ongoing business growth and expansion
• Lead all core HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance
• Partner with leadership to drive culture initiatives, employee engagement, and retention strategies
• Establish and implement HR policies and frameworks to enhance business scalability
• Oversee organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on all HR matters
• Ensure full compliance with labour laws and employment standards
• Lead learning and development programs to build skills and leadership capability across the business
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics to identify trends and implement improvements
• Champion diversity, equity, wellness, and transformation initiatives in line with business goals