HR Manager

Smith Garb & Associates; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee full operational HR management across all branches. The role involves payroll processing, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labour legislation. The ideal candidate must have HR management experience within a manufacturing environment and hold a Human Resources qualification. Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans are highly advantageous. This position offers a dynamic working environment in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Proven HR Management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid experience in operational HR, not advisory-only.
• Payroll processing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Full operational HR management across all branches.
• Payroll & salaries processing, including third-party transactions.
• Managing branch HR matters and employee relations issues.

Skills

HR Management

Payroll Processing

English and Afrikaans

Labour Legislation

Education

Human Resources qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Full operational HR management across all branches
• Payroll & salaries processing, including third-party transactions
• Managing branch HR matters and employee relations issues
• Handling restraints of trade, moonlighting cases, theft investigations, and social media-related misconduct
• Overseeing Employment Equity and BEE compliance
• Recruitment and onboarding of staff nationally
• Drafting and managing contracts, policies, and HR documentation
• Day-to-day HR guidance and support to management
• Liaison with outsourced Industrial Relations providers (IR matters handled externally)

Minimum Requirements

• Proven HR Management experience within a manufacturing environment (essential)
• Solid experience in operational HR, not advisory-only
• Payroll processing experience is essential
• Human Resources qualification (essential)
• Fully conversant in English and Afrikaans (highly advantageous)
• Strong understanding of labour legislation and HR best practice
• Ability to work independently in an owner-managed business
• Immediately available candidates preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Practical, firm, and fair HR professional
• Comfortable dealing with sensitive and disciplinary matters
• Trusted, discreet, and resilient
• Strong communicator across all levels of staff
• Hands-on, structured, and detail-oriented