HR Director — Strategic Leader for Regulated Forex (SA)

RMG Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulated global Forex company is seeking an HR Director to lead and develop their HR function in South Africa. You will partner with senior management and align local practices with global standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR leadership experience and a profound understanding of South African employment law. The role offers a competitive executive-level salary and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive executive-level salary package

Global exposure within a top-tier regulated Forex group

Long-term career development opportunities

Dynamic, innovative, and people-focused work environment

Qualifications

• HR leadership experience including at least 2 years at Director or Head of HR level.
• Deep understanding of South African employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong strategic planning, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be based in South Africa with full working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR function across all business units in South Africa.
• Partner closely with senior management and global HR teams to align local HR practices with international standards.
• Drive strategic workforce planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with South African labor law and FSCA regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain company policies, compensation frameworks, and performance management systems.
• Champion employee engagement, well-being, and diversity initiatives.
• Manage HR operations including payroll oversight, benefits, and training programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all people-related matters.

Skills

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Succession Planning

Employee Evaluation

Human Resources Management

Workers' Compensation Law

Benefits Administration

HRIS

Training & Development

Employment & Labor Law

Organization Design

Human Resources

Job description

A leading regulated global Forex company is seeking an HR Director to lead and develop their HR function in South Africa. You will partner with senior management and align local practices with global standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR leadership experience and a profound understanding of South African employment law. The role offers a competitive executive-level salary and a dynamic work environment.