HR Manager

The Recruiters; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to shape and grow the HR function across South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience and strong knowledge of labour laws, ensuring compliance and performance enhancement across a large workforce. This role offers a unique opportunity to build an HR function from the ground up and to influence company culture significantly.

Benefits

Unique opportunity for HR leadership

Regional exposure and experience across borders

Influence company culture and performance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, including 2 years in a management position.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and union dynamics.
• Ability to implement effective HR systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an HR function across multiple countries.
• Support a workforce of 1,200+ to drive culture and performance.
• Maintain strong union relationships and ensure compliance.

Skills

HR strategic planning

Union relationship management

Compliance and performance improvement

Labour law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Midrand, South Africa | Regional role (South Africa, Botswana & Zambia)

Were looking for a strategic yet hands-on HR Manager to shape and grow our people function across three countries. Youll support a workforce of 1,200+, build strong union relationships, and lead initiatives that drive culture, compliance, and performance.

What’s in it for you?

• A unique opportunity to build and lead an HR function from the ground up.
• Regional exposure and cross-border HR / IR experience.
• A chance to truly influence culture, performance, and engagement at scale.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience, at least 2 of which were in a management position.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, union dynamics and dispute resolution.
• Sound knowledge of Sage 300.
• Ability to implement systems and procedures.
• Experience to mining / motor industry is advantageous.
• Exposure to Zambia / Botswana cross-border HR / IR operations is a huge plus.

If youre ready to make an impact with both head and heart, wed love to hear from you.