Head Of Hr

Pollock & Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Head of HR in Gauteng to lead and align HR strategy with organizational objectives. The candidate should have 6–8 years of senior HR management experience, ideally within retail or FMCG sectors, and strong knowledge of South African labour legislation. This critical role entails fostering an engaging culture and driving business-aligned people solutions with a focus on strategic leadership and change management.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years' senior HR management experience, ideally within retail, FMCG, or multi-outlet industries.
• Proven experience in Industrial Relations.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic HR leadership and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a senior-level HR management function.
• Align HR strategy with organisational objectives.
• Foster an engaging, high-performance culture.

Skills

Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Change management

Interpersonal influence

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR Management, BCom HR, or Industrial Psychology

Job description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Head of HR to lead and deliver a senior-level Human Resource Management function that supports strategic business goals.

The role requires a forward-thinking leader who can align HR strategy with organisational objectives while fostering an engaging, high-performance culture. This is a critical leadership role for an HR professional who thrives on driving capability, engagement, and business-aligned people solutions. Due to our clients' Equity Plan, preference will be given to Equity Candidates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in HR Management, BCom HR, or Industrial Psychology (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
• 6–8 years' senior HR management experience, ideally within retail, FMCG, or multi-outlet industries.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and proven experience in Industrial Relations.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic HR leadership, coaching, change management, and project deliverypetencies Proven ability to grow and inspire people; high EQ and interpersonal influence.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitation.
• Resilient, innovative, and comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Technology-savvy, with exposure to HRIS and current AI-driven HR practices.