HR Manager

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR activities for a new project. The role includes managing employee onboarding, HR policy implementation, and compliance with South African labour legislation. Candidates must have a relevant degree, extensive HR experience, and strong skills in recruitment and payroll management. This position provides an opportunity to lead key HR initiatives and ensure a motivated and compliant workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years at management level.
• Proven experience managing Section 197 transfers.
• Experience with recruitment, payroll oversight, HR administration, and training coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assume a key role and participate in the site leadership team.
• Manage the Section 197 transfer process, including onboarding.
• Establish and implement HR policies and systems for the new project.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for new roles.
• Oversee all HR administration including contracts and employee records.
• Manage payroll processing for legislative compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Tools

Payroll systems (e.g., Sage, VIP, PaySpace)

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume a key role and active participation in the site leadership team
• Manage the Section 197 transfer process, including employee onboarding, documentation, and consultation in compliance with South African labour legislation
• Establish and implement HR policies, procedures, and systems for the new organisation/project
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for new roles to meet project staffing requirements
• Oversee all HR administration, including contracts, employee records, leave management, and disciplinary processes
• Manage and coordinate payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and legislative compliance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labour legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, and UIF
• Develop and implement training and skills development initiatives
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters
• Provide HR guidance and support to management and line supervisors
• Support organisational culture, change management, and team integration
• Develop KPI´s to measure and ensure a motivated, performance-focussed corporate culture
• Report periodically on all HR related topics to regional and national leadership

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Integrated Management System
• Code of Ethics
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Information Security
• Protection of Personal Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum 58 years HR generalist experience, with at least 3 years at management level
• Proven experience managing Section 197 transfers
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Experience with recruitment, payroll oversight, HR administration, and training coordination
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a project-based environment
• Payroll system experience (e.g. Sage, VIP, PaySpace, or similar)