Group Human Resources Manager

Malander Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Malander is seeking an experienced Group HR Manager to lead the people function at group level, acting as a strategic partner to the CEO. The role covers the complete HR value chain, including performance management, employee relations and HR reporting, with exposure to international practice (UK).

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in a generalist HR role, SA labour law knowledge, and SABPP registration at HR Practitioner level or higher.

Qualifications

• Hands-on senior generalist with end‑to‑end HR experience.
• Experience in performance management, ER, and policy development.
• Strong knowledge of SA labour law (LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA, OHSA).
• Experience representing at CCMA and managing complex ER matters.
• Exposure to international HR practice (UK) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a group people strategy aligned to objectives.
• Partner with executives/line managers to provide strategic HR advice.
• Draft and maintain HR policies in line with legislation.
• Lead HR disputes, hearings, and disciplinary processes.
• Oversee performance management, KPI tracking and coaching.
• Coordinate leave policies per BCEA and guide wellness/engagement initiatives.
• Guide recruitment and onboarding across all levels.
• Implement and oversee HRIS and maintain HR records.
• Prepare monthly HR metrics/reports and support EE planning.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policy development/drafting

Recruitment & onboarding

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate or undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or related field

Tools

HRIS

Sage Payroll

Job description

Malander is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Group HR Manager to lead the people function at Group level. You will act as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, building and driving a people strategy that supports organisational growth, strengthens culture and ensures full legislative compliance.

This is a hands‑on, senior generalist role covering the complete HR value chain, through to performance management, employee relations and HR reporting and people‑based strategies. Exposure to international HR practice, including the UK, is an important part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, set up and implement a group people strategy aligned to business objectives
• Partner with executives and line managers to provide strategic and operational HR advice
• Draft, review and implement HR policies and procedures, keeping documentation current with legislative changes
• Manage HR disputes, grievances and disciplinary processes, including investigations, chairing hearings and issuing sanctions in line with the LRA and company policy
• Manage CCMA matters, including resolution, representation and preparation support
• Oversee performance management, including KPI tracking, contracting, reviews, PIPs and incapacity proceedings
• Administer leave policies in compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), including annual, sick, family responsibility, maternity and unpaid leave
• Drive employee wellness and engagement initiatives, including engagement planning and workload management
• Guide recruitment and onboarding activities across all levels
• Implement and optimise an HRIS, and maintain accurate HR records
• Compile monthly HR metrics and reports
• Support Employment Equity planning, reporting and committee facilitation
• Coordinate skills development and training needs
• Postgraduate or undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field
• Current SABPP registration at HR Practitioner level or higher (non-negotiable)
• 5+ years’ experience in a generalist HR role, including senior HRBP or HR management experience
• Solid, demonstrable knowledge of South African labour legislation: LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA and OHSA
• Proven track record in conducting disciplinary hearings, resolving grievances and managing complex ER matters
• Experience representing an organisation at the CCMA
• Experience developing HR policies and people strategy
• Experience administering and interpreting leave policies in line with BCEA requirements
• Exposure to HR in international or multi-country environments (UK exposure preferred)

Advantageous

• Payroll experience or exposure to payroll systems (e.g., Sage Payroll, Simple Pay)
• Postgraduate qualification in HR or Labour Law
• Experience in a professional services environment