HR Manager

Henkel; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Johannesburg is looking for a Human Resources professional to attract and retain top talent while aligning HR strategies with business goals. Responsibilities include developing HR strategies, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and driving employee engagement. The ideal candidate possesses excellent influencing skills, is proficient in Microsoft Office, and is flexible to work in a dynamic environment. Join us to contribute to our diverse team and culture.

Benefits

Flexible work scheme

Diverse growth opportunities

Global wellbeing standards

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Annual 1 month bonus

66.67% company contribution to Medical Aid

Subsidised canteen

Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programmes

Qualifications

• Excellent influencing and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in English and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP or Workday is appreciated.
• Ability to work independently in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop local HR strategies aligning with corporate objectives.
• Act as the primary HR liaison for local matters.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws.
• Utilize HR analytics to provide insights for decision-making.
• Drive employee engagement and maintain a positive experience.

Skills

Influencing and convincing capabilities

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Experience with SAP/Workday

Team player

Flexible and open minded

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About this Position Provide Human Resources services targeted towards attracting, recruiting and retaining top talents to support Henkel‘s business strategies in South Africa.
What you´ll do

• Provide Human Resources services targeted towards attracting, recruiting and retaining top talents to support Henkel‘s business strategies in South Africa.
• Responsible for provision of an exceptional and engaging work experience in a safe and conducive environment that will challenge employees to perform at their optimum.

Key Tasks:

• Develops and executes local HR strategies in alignment with regional and corporate objectives
• Acts as the primary liaison for all HR matters at the local level, providing strategic guidance and practical solutions to stakeholders
• Coordinates and oversees HR processes to ensure alignment with regional and global standards
• Reviews local market conditions and provides insights to support decision-making for HR initiatives
• Drives employee engagement and fosters a positive employee experience within the country
• Ensures compliance with local labor laws and regulations while maintaining alignment with company policies
• Utilizes HR analytics to identify key trends and drivers, guiding business leaders in informed decision-making
• Cultivates positive relationships with external stakeholders and represents the company in industrial relations and with trade unions
• Offers direct support and guidance to managers, enabling the achievement of business objectives and fostering their professional growth
• Collaborates with regional and global HR teams to drive cultural transformation initiatives and align business goals with HR strategies
• Leads and nurtures the country HR team to effectively implement HR practices and processes
• Champions team development and succession planning initiatives within the local HR team

What makes you a good fit

• Excellent influencing and convincing capabilities as well as analytical and conceptual skills
• English skills are indispensable as well as firm experience in working with Microsoft office programs, especially Excel and Power Point
• Swahili or African language skills as well as SAP/Workday experience are appreciated
• Team player, open minded, flexible, pro-active and able to work independently also in a changing and volatile environment
• Excellent communication skills

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Annual 1 month bonus
• 66.67% company contribution to Medical Aid
• Subsidised canteen
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programmes

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.