HR Manager

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager to oversee employee relations and wellness programs. This role focuses on compliance with labor legislation and leadership development. The ideal candidate has 7-8 years of HR experience, including supervisory management, and strong knowledge of labor law. The company offers a fixed-term contract with significant responsibilities in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years’ HR experience, with at least 3 in supervisory management.
• Strong knowledge of labour law, CCMA and High Court processes.
• Experience in employee wellness and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations, including grievances and compliance with labour legislation.
• Provide advice to executives and act in IR matters.
• Oversee Employment Equity implementation and reporting.
• Lead employee wellness initiatives across the business.
• Compile HR reports monthly and quarterly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict management skills

Resilience

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

Postgraduate HR qualification or equivalent

Job description

Human Resource Manager : Employee Relations & Employee Wellness

Location : Rosslyn, Gauteng, South Africa

Type : 10-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Building trust.

Balancing performance with people.

About the Role

As HR Manager : Employee Relations & Employee Wellness, you’ll ensure policies, processes, and practices are in place to drive a healthy, compliant, and engaged workplace. This is a hands-on leadership role that spans labour relations, employment equity, reporting, and wellness programmes, with direct impact on employee wellbeing and organisational culture.

Who the Client Is

This opportunity is with a government-owned public entity supporting South Africa’s automotive industry. The organisation is recognised for driving competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable industry growth through collaboration, infrastructure, and people-focused initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Manage employee relations, including grievances, hearings, and compliance with labour legislation.
• Provide advice to executives and act as organisational representative in IR matters.
• Oversee Employment Equity implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Lead employee wellness initiatives and awareness programmes across the business.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and board-level HR reports.
• Manage HR budgets and departmental performance.
• Lead and develop HR staff through performance planning, coaching, and reviews.

What You Bring

• Postgraduate HR qualification or equivalent.
• 7–8 years’ HR experience, with at least 3 in supervisory management.
• Strong knowledge of labour law, CCMA and High Court processes.
• Experience in employee wellness, performance management, and HR systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Resilience, tact, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Own transport and willingness to travel to satellite sites.

What Success Looks Like

• Smooth, compliant handling of all labour relations cases.
• Employment Equity plans delivered with measurable progress.
• A culture of wellness supported by effective programmes and engagement.
• Accurate, timely HR reporting to management and board.
• A motivated, capable HR team aligned to organisational strategy.

Rewards & Realities

This is a fixed-term leadership role offering influence and responsibility across ER and wellness. The flip side: tight compliance demands, sensitive case handling, and the need for resilience in a high-stakes environment.