HR Manager

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced HR Manager with strong HR, Payroll, and industrial relations expertise, particularly in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will oversee all HR functions, manage projects, ensure compliance with labor laws, and contribute to a positive workplace culture. A degree in HR Management and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar HR role.
• Knowledge of Labour Law and MEIBC industry.
• Understanding of Performance Management and change processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise line managers and staff on HR functions.
• Ensure legal compliance with relevant acts.
• Administer skills audit processes.

Skills

Strong HR Management

Payroll Management

Industrial Relations Experience

Project Management

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management

MAP or similar Management Development Program

Tools

HR Systems

Job description

The company has a vacancy for a HR Manager who has strong HR, Payroll and IR experience in a manufacturing environment and will be reporting to the Managing Director. Staff compliment more that 150 Employees.

Key Performance Areas

• Advising and supporting line managers and staff on the full range of HR / IR functions and services - including employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, job evaluation, remuneration and benefits, induction, development and training, staff wellness, organizational design and academic probation – to ensure consistency with relevant legislation and company HR / IR policy and procedure.
• Undertaking specific projects, in consultation with line management, to facilitate HR activities and enhance client service
• Ensuring the transformation initiatives for the business are in place for Head Office consolidation and ensuring legal compliance relating to the Employment Equity Act through proper analysis of company demographics, as well as submitting annual report to the Department of Labour.
• Providing timeous and relevant HR management information
• Delivery on staffing – ensuring high quality staff for the business unit / department including behavioral assessments.
• Implementation of the full performance management cycle in the business unit / department
• Driving the values and creation of a great working environment at departmental level and promoting employee engagement and feedback, in line with the company’s vision to be employer of choice
• Help identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes.
• Implement Human Resources Policies and Procedures (Employee Relations, Recruitment & Selection) at business unit.
• Handle employee relations / dispute resolutions in area of responsibility including CCMA / Labour court matters.
• Support line management in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the business unit strategy
• Facilitate line of sight initiatives to build a high-performing organization aligned with the strategic leadership agenda
• HR Reporting – Head office reports, Board reports, management reports, ad hoc reports.
• Identify and Implement change interventions.
• Administer skills / HR audit processes to identify the skills needs of the organisation and report on it.
• Ensure legal compliance relating to the Health and Safety Act through administering internal processes.
• Overall control of local payroll with one payroll person reporting into this position including providing monthly provisional journals and recon payroll accounts

Minimum Requirements for this role

• A degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification
• MAP or similar Management Development Program will be advantageous.
• Labour Law, payroll and MEIBC industry experience is essential.
• Understanding of Performance Management, improvement and change processes.
• Working knowledge of HR Systems
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar HR role(s)
• Knowledge of the BEE Act and Code and Worked on a BEE system (BEE123 / Empowered / Transcend)
• Knowledge of BCEA, Employment Equity, Labour Relations Act and Skills Development Acts
• Knowledge of career development methodologies