Head of HR & People Strategy (Equity Eligible)

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

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.