HR Manager

C40 Cities; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

C40 Cities is looking for an experienced HR Manager to oversee the HR function for their corporate workforce located near Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on implementing people-first initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, compliance, and optimizing workforce performance while fostering a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in HR operations, talent management, and employee relations.
• Experience overseeing HR functions for corporate workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead people-first HR initiatives to drive business success.
• Shape HR strategies and boost employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance and optimize workforce performance.

Skills

HR policies

labor laws

employee engagement

employer branding

training and development

HR analytics

interpersonal skills

stakeholder management

organisational skills

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead people-first initiatives that drive business success. Based 45 minutes outside of Paarl, Western Cape, this role will oversee the HR function for their corporate workforce, partnering with leadership to shape HR strategies, boost employee engagement, ensure compliance, and optimize workforce performance—while fostering a culture of innovation, well-being, and employer branding.

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in HR operations, talent management, and employee relations.
• Experience overseeing HR functions for corporate workforce.
• Background in both manufacturing (food processing) and office-based environments is advantageous.
• Strong experience in workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies.
• Exposure to global HR strategies and working in an international business environment.
• Experience handling disciplinary processes, grievances, and CCMA representation.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, labor laws, and compliance.
• Excellent employee engagement and employer branding expertise.
• Ability to develop and implement training and development programs.
• Proficiency in HR analytics and reporting for data-driven decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to foster a positive employee relations environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.