HR Leader: People, Compliance & Growth Architect

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR activities for a new project. The role includes managing employee onboarding, HR policy implementation, and compliance with South African labour legislation. Candidates must have a relevant degree, extensive HR experience, and strong skills in recruitment and payroll management. This position provides an opportunity to lead key HR initiatives and ensure a motivated and compliant workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years at management level.
• Proven experience managing Section 197 transfers.
• Experience with recruitment, payroll oversight, HR administration, and training coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assume a key role and participate in the site leadership team.
• Manage the Section 197 transfer process, including onboarding.
• Establish and implement HR policies and systems for the new project.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for new roles.
• Oversee all HR administration including contracts and employee records.
• Manage payroll processing for legislative compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Tools

Payroll systems (e.g., Sage, VIP, PaySpace)

Job description

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR activities for a new project. The role includes managing employee onboarding, HR policy implementation, and compliance with South African labour legislation. Candidates must have a relevant degree, extensive HR experience, and strong skills in recruitment and payroll management. This position provides an opportunity to lead key HR initiatives and ensure a motivated and compliant workforce.