Hr Manager

G-Core Capital; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional in South Africa is seeking an Assistant HR Manager based at the Head Office to support the HR Manager. This hands-on role covers HR administration, payroll backup, compliance, and reporting, working closely with payroll and the HR generalist.

The ideal candidate has a HR degree or Diploma, at least 5 years' generalist experience, strong Excel skills, and a valid driver’s license for multi-site operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Hands-on experience with independent payroll processing.
• Practical experience in SA employment legislation, recruitment, EE, and Skills Development.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Experience in retail or multi-site environments is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Industrial Relations: Guide line management on routine IR, prepare documentation, assist with disciplinary hearings and grievances, and maintain accurate records.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end recruitment, candidate screening, reference checks, contract preparation, and structured onboarding.
• Compliance & Reporting: Assist with EE planning, EE committee coordination, WSP/ATR submissions, and BBBEE verification documentation.
• HR Administration: Maintain employee records, track probation periods and leave, update HR policies, and compile monthly HR reports.
• Payroll Backup: Independently process and verify monthly payroll, statutory deductions, overtime, leave, and reconciliations when required.
• Health & Safety Support: Assist with Health & Safety and Food Safety training records, audit preparations, and compliance monitoring.

Skills

Industrial Relations

Recruitment

Payroll

HR Administration

Confidentiality

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in HR/IR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

A prominent and well-established South African retail group operating in the fast-paced grocery and fresh market sector.

Based at the Head Office, the Assistant HR Manager acts as a key second-in-command to the HR Manager. This hands-on role oversees day-to-day HR administration and compliance while providing essential operational backup to both the Payroll and HR Generalist functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Industrial Relations: Guide line management on routine IR, prepare documentation, assist with disciplinary hearings and grievances, and maintain accurate records.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end recruitment, candidate screening, reference checks, contract preparation, and structured employee onboarding.
• Compliance & Reporting: Assist with Employment Equity (EE) planning, EE committee coordination, WSP/ATR submissions, and BBBEE verification documentation.
• HR Administration: Maintain employee records, track probation periods and leave, update HR policies, and compile monthly HR reports.
• Payroll Backup: Independently process and verify monthly payroll, statutory deductions, overtime, leave, and reconciliations whenever required.
• Health & Safety Support: Assist with Health & Safety and Food Safety training records, audit preparations, and compliance monitoring.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Hands‑on experience with independent payroll processing is essential.
• Practical experience in South African employment legislation, recruitment, EE, and Skills Development.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
• Experience in retail or multi‑site environments is highly advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.

Attributes

• Highly organised, structured, and detail‑orientated with excellent follow‑through.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Professional, mature, assertive, and able to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Objective, impartial, and comfortable communicating across all organisational levels.

Salary R20 000 R25 000 + Provident Fund
***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.***

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About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11 800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX (a global provider of information‑based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long‑time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi‑model approach that prioritises using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2 000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles (the Role Lead the HR function or sub‑function within the organization, developing and implementing HR plans that support overall business objectives. Work actively in a matrixed organization, partnering closely with HR COE leadership and Leadership business to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions and ensure seamless, strategic HR support across the business. Translate the company's mission, vision, and strategy into specific goals and actionable plans for the HR function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of business and HR strategies by aligning departmental objectives with organisational goals and inspiring high performance.
• Drive large‑scale transformation initiatives, embedding an AI Fluency culture through change management, training, and governance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted business partner across functions.
• Develop and execute functional strategies, business plans, budgets, workforce plans, and performance targets.
• Strengthen organisational capability through talent gap analysis, leadership coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
• Provide expert HR advice and manage stakeholder engagement to support informed decision‑making and transformation.
• Leverage HR data, analytics, and AI tools to improve engagement, optimise services, and enable evidence‑based insights.
• Lead development and implementation of HR policies, frameworks, and data management processes ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or Equivalent Degree.
• Requires 10‑15 years of expert‑level HR and business leadership experience, along with 3‑6 years managing people and resources to achieve strategic business outcomes.
• Strong understanding of business operations,