HR Manager - Compliance and Policy

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Stable organization

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Nelspruit to lead compliance and policy governance. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and overseeing HR policies while ensuring full compliance with South African labor legislation.

You will collaborate with legal counsel and senior management to mitigate risks and maintain an ethical workplace. Key responsibilities include audits, policy enforcement, and providing strategic guidance on compliance matters to management and staff,

Qualifications

• Law degree or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on HR compliance and policy development.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law and its practical application.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing HR policies and managing investigations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business goals.
• Oversee the implementation and consistent application of HR policies across the organization.
• Conduct regular audits to assess compliance with labor laws (BCEA, LRA, EEA, etc.) and internal policies.
• Manage investigations into grievances, disciplinary actions, and policy violations.
• Provide expert advice to management and employees on compliance-related HR matters.
• Stay abreast of changes in labor legislation and advise on necessary policy adjustments.

Skills

HR compliance

Policy development

Analytical skills

Stakeholder advisory

Education

Law degree or Bachelor's in HR/IR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager with a specialization in Compliance and Policy to be based in Nelspruit . This critical role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing HR policies and ensuring full compliance with all relevant South African labor legislation. You will work closely with legal counsel and senior management to mitigate risks and maintain a fair and ethical workplace. This is a key position for an HR professional dedicated to upholding the highest standards of compliance and policy governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with business goals.
• Oversee the implementation and consistent application of HR policies across the organization.
• Conduct regular audits to assess compliance with labor laws (BCEA, LRA, EEA, etc.) and internal policies.
• Manage investigations into grievances, disciplinary actions, and policy violations.
• Provide expert advice to management and employees on compliance-related HR matters.
• Stay abreast of changes in labor legislation and advise on necessary policy adjustments.

Requirements

• Law degree or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on HR compliance and policy development.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labor law and its practical application.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing HR policies and managing investigations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities in a specialized HR field.
• A stable and reputable organization located in Nelspruit .
• Generous leave allowance and other company-specific perks.