HR Director

OttoBauthentic; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company in Durban is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR functions. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of HR management experience, fostering engagement and driving people capability. Responsibilities include managing talent, advising on organizational effectiveness, and collaborating with global HR partners. Join our team to build a thriving workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Human Resource Management, ideally in retail/FMCG or multi-outlet environments.
• Exceptional communication and coaching skills required.
• Proven track record in people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage talent development and support people planning processes.
• Maintain and update company HR policies for compliance.
• Oversee and implement people capability development.
• Advise on performance management and job evaluation.
• Build HR credibility with business leaders.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching abilities

Organizational skills

Business partnering skills

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Honors/Master’s in Organizational Psychology or Social Sciences

Job description

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager will deliver an effective and efficient generalist HR function, aligned to business and company goals. In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders to execute HR strategy, create strong business partnerships, and drive people capability across the RSC.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Talent (15%)

  • Support People Planning Review process (IDPs, Talent Development)
  • Drive leadership programs and talent retention for middle management

• Fostering Engagement (20%)

  • Maintain, implement & update company policies, ensuring compliance
  • Support managers in discipline & grievance processes
  • Drive an engaging culture; analyze survey results & implement wellness programs

• Building People Capability (20%)

  • Oversee People Capability Cycle and development planning
  • Implement creative solutions for people development
  • Facilitate quality appraisals and reviews

• Driving Organizational Effectiveness (15%)

  • Advise on structural changes, performance management, job evaluation, and HR reporting

• Business Partnering (20%)

  • Build HR credibility with business leaders
  • Collaborate with global HR partners for best practices

• Other (10%)

  • Drive HR-related projects & provide support across the RSC HR team

Who You’ll Work With

Communicate and partner with senior leaders (CPO, RSC HR Director), Global HR Team, internal HR colleagues, external service providers, and labor lawyers.

Problem Solving & Influence

Solve strategic, complex business challenges; create new approaches where necessary. Use sound judgment for decisions on team development, ER, and organizational fairness.

Innovation & Supervision

Enhance and significantly modify HR processes. Supervise Facilities team (3 employees), including hiring, performance management, and indirect leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Clinical Psychology, or related field
• Honors/Master’s in Organizational Psychology or Social Sciences (preferred)
• 8-10 years in Human Resource Management, ideally in retail/FMCG or multi-outlet environments
• Exceptional communication, coaching, organizational and business partnering skills
• Proven track record in people leadership with high IQ & EQ

Work Environment

Office-based, typical working conditions.

Ready to drive HR excellence and build a workplace where people thrive? Apply now and become part of our dynamic RSC team!