HR Manager

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Kirkwood; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the agricultural sector is seeking an experienced HR Manager to handle employee relations, manage HR functions, and coordinate training. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, along with 7-10 years of relevant experience. The position is permanent and requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of employment law in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in HR.
• Employment law knowledge including BCEA, LRA, and EEA.
• Thorough understanding of local and national laws involving employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and develop HR procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise transactional HR functions.
• Manage workforce planning and design.
• Control recruitment and selection practices.

Skills

General business acumen

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High capacity to represent the brand

Ability to multitask

Be naturally calm and focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field

An advanced degree in HR

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Our client in the Agricultural Sector is seeking a HR Manager to join their team. This position will suit an individual with at least 10 years of experience and an allrounder in terms of HR.

Location: Kirkwood
Job type: Permanent On-site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations and develop procedures in line with the organisational strategy and culture.
• Manage misconduct, incapacity, dispute resolution and related procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise transactional HR functions.
• Provide guidance to HR clerks, i.e. updating employee records, managing payroll, filling vacancies.
• Coordinate training and guide supervisors on managing performance.
• Manage workforce planning and design.
• Talent acquisition.
• Design and write HR policies, procedures, offers and contracts of employment, remuneration, compensation and employee benefits.
• Performance and development.
• Control recruitment and selection practices.
• Streamline activities and promote the adequate use of systems.
• Identify needs/inefficiencies regarding IT related systems, data analysis and reports.
• Manage remuneration and budgets.
• Reinforce essential practices and behaviours.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• An advanced degree in HR will be desirable.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in related areas
• Employment Equity (EEA2 and EEA4 compilation)
• Talent management practices and programs
• Employment law (BCEA, LRA, UIFA, SDA, SDLA, EEA, OHASA, COIDA, POPI, etc.)
• SIZA compliance
• Fair understanding of agricultural production and supply chain
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• SAQ and audits
• An advanced level of English is non-negotiable
• Thorough understanding of local and national laws involving employment, HR, and HR policies

Skills

• General business acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High capacity to represent the brand
• Ability to multitask
• Be naturally calm and focused

Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.