HR Manager

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Addo; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established agricultural organization in the Addo / Kirkwood area is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee full HR functions, aligning people strategies with business objectives, and ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years' HR management experience, strong knowledge of labour laws, and excellent leadership skills. This is a permanent, office-based position, requiring compliance expertise and the ability to manage operational pressures.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ HR management experience, preferably within agriculture, FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Experience with Employment Equity reporting.
• Payroll knowledge and HRIS system experience.
• Advanced English proficiency is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and develop HR procedures aligned with strategy.
• Oversee transactional HR functions, including payroll and HR administration.
• Provide guidance and support to HR staff and management.
• Drive workforce planning, recruitment, and talent management.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and statutory requirements.
• Manage remuneration structures and HR budgets.
• Drive employee engagement and improve HR processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

People management

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Advanced HR qualification

Job description

A well-established organisation within the agricultural and packhouse environment is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its operations in the Addo / Kirkwood area.

This role is responsible for managing the full HR function, aligning people strategies with business objectives, and ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and develop HR procedures aligned with organisational strategy and culture

• Oversee and coordinate transactional HR functions, including payroll support and HR administration

• Provide guidance and support to HR staff and line management

• Workforce planning, recruitment, talent management, performance management and development

• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and statutory requirements

• Manage remuneration structures, HR budgets and reporting

• Drive employee engagement and organisational culture

• Streamline HR systems, reporting and processes to improve efficiency

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or related field

• An advanced HR qualification will be advantageous

• 7–10 years’ HR management experience, preferably within agriculture, FMCG or manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, UIF, COIDA, OHASA, POPI, etc.)

• Experience with Employment Equity reporting (EEA2 & EEA4), WSP & ATR submissions

• Payroll knowledge and HRIS system experience

• Exposure to audits and compliance (e.g. SIZA / SAQ)

• Advanced English (verbal and written) – non-negotiable

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Analytical, results-driven and solutions-focused

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• Strong organisational and planning ability

Additional Information

• Office-based role

• Overtime may be required during peak operational periods

• Permanent position based in Addo / Kirkwood, Eastern Cape