HR Manager

Employment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR initiatives in Gauteng or Western Cape. You will shape and enforce HR policies aligned with SA labour legislation, drive performance management, and partner with executives on strategic HR decisions.

You will oversee recruitment, employee relations, L&D, and reporting, ensuring FSCA compliance and a culture of engagement. The role requires strong people leadership and data-driven insights across the business.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in performance management, employee relations, and stakeholder management.
• Experience in managing and developing teams.
• Strong data analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and improvement of HR policies in line with SA Labour Law.
• Oversee end-to-end performance management, KPI framework, reviews, calibration, and reporting.
• Provide strategic HR business partnering to department heads and executives.
• Oversee employee relations including grievances, disciplinary processes, CCMA referrals, and conflict resolution.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding ensuring FSCA compliance.
• Oversee EAP (Lyra) and use reporting to inform HR strategies.
• Develop People Operations team through objective setting and coaching.
• Own HR reporting and people analytics: headcount, turnover, structure, trends.
• Drive employee engagement and foster positive culture.
• Manage relationships with service providers and consultants.
• Lead Learning & Development by identifying skill gaps and designing programs.

Skills

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Stakeholder Management

People Leadership

Data Analysis

Education

HR/Industrial Psychology degree

Job description

Join a leading organization in the financial services sector that is committed to fostering a dynamic and compliant HR environment. Our client, an established player with a focus on innovative financial solutions, is seeking a strategic and experienced HR Manager to lead their HR initiatives from Gauteng or Western Cape.

Duties:

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of HR policies aligned with South African labour legislation.

• Manage the end-to-end performance management cycle, including KPI framework development, reviews, calibration, and reporting.

• Provide strategic HR business partnering to department heads and executives.

• Oversee employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary processes, CCMA referrals, and conflict resolution.

• Manage recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring adherence to FSCA requirements.

• Oversee the Employee Assistance Programme (Lyra) and utilize reporting to inform HR strategies.

• Lead and develop the People Operations team through objective setting, coaching, and capacity management.

• Own HR reporting and people analytics covering headcount, turnover, organizational structure, and performance trends.

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive company culture.

• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as service providers and consultants.

• Lead the Learning & Development function by identifying skill gaps and designing training programs.

Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in a Human Resources environment.

• Proficiency in Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Stakeholder Management.

• Strong management and development skills.

• Data analysis capabilities and excellent communication skills.

Familiarity with the following:

• Financial Services and Fintech industries.