HR Manager

Smith Garb; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR strategy, payroll operations and compliance across South Africa. The role requires navigating Labour Relations, CCMA and BBBEE while aligning HR with business objectives.

The successful candidate will oversee recruitment, payroll administration using Pastel Payroll and Payspace, and development of performance, training and policies. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
• 8–10 years' generalist HR experience.
• 5 years' experience in an HR Management role.
• Extensive payroll experience using Pastel Payroll and Payspace.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in Labour Relations, CCMA, Employment Equity, BBBEE and Skills Development.
• Experience within the construction, engineering or a unionised environment will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the full recruitment and selection process.
• Oversee all HR administration and monthly payroll using Pastel Payroll and Payspace.
• Ensure monthly BCCEI submissions and ongoing compliance.
• Provide guidance and support on Labour Relations matters, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, CCMA and bargaining council matters.
• Drive employee relations, engagement and organisational culture initiatives.
• Develop and manage performance management processes.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives, including WSP and ATR submissions.
• Manage compensation, benefits and remuneration administration.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all South African labour legislation.
• Maintain accurate HR records and produce management reports.
• Manage Employment Equity, BBBEE and Skills Development compliance.
• Oversee statutory payroll submissions, including PAYE, UIF, provident fund, bargaining council, union contributions, IT88 submissions and bi-annual and annual EMP501 reconciliations.
• Partner with management to provide strategic HR support and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic HR

Labour relations

Stakeholder mgmt

People leadership

Communication

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's in HR Management

Tools

Pastel Payroll

Payspace

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the full recruitment and selection process.
• Oversee all HR administration and monthly payroll using Pastel Payroll and Payspace.
• Ensure monthly BCCEI submissions and ongoing compliance.
• Provide guidance and support on Labour Relations matters, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, CCMA and bargaining council matters.
• Drive employee relations, engagement and organisational culture initiatives.
• Develop and manage performance management processes.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives, including WSP and ATR submissions.
• Manage compensation, benefits and remuneration administration.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all South African labour legislation.
• Maintain accurate HR records and produce management reports.
• Manage Employment Equity, BBBEE and Skills Development compliance.
• Oversee statutory payroll submissions, including PAYE, UIF, provident fund, bargaining council, union contributions, IT88 submissions and bi-annual and annual EMP501 reconciliations.
• Partner with management to provide strategic HR support and drive continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years' generalist HR experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an HR Management role.
• Extensive payroll experience using Pastel Payroll and Payspace.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in Labour Relations, CCMA, Employment Equity, BBBEE and Skills Development.
• Experience within the construction, engineering or a unionised environment will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are a proactive HR professional with a passion for people, compliance and organisational development, we'd love to hear from you.