HR Manager – Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal

North Coast Labour Consultants CC; Hillcrest; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its full HR function in Hillcrest. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of HR experience, strong skills in industrial relations, and a comprehensive understanding of South African employment law. This role involves managing recruitment, compliance, skills development, and HR administration, ensuring the HR department aligns with business needs and regulatory requirements. Applicants must have a relevant degree and solid leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in an HR/IR Manager role.
• Proven experience in strategic IR planning.
• Solid understanding of employment law and payroll practices.
• Experience in WSP/ATR submissions and EE/BEE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Handle and resolve staff grievances proactively.
• Drive recruitment aligned to HR and EE strategies.
• Develop and manage EE plans and committee meetings.
• Conduct training needs analysis.
• Ensure HR compliance across policies, employee files, and reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Degree in HR Management or Industrial Relations

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to lead the full HR function for a prominent retail group based in Hillcrest. This is a strategic and operational role reporting directly to the Group HR Executive, with oversight across all key HR pillars: Industrial Relations, Recruitment, Skills Development, Employment Equity, and HR Admin.

If you’re a seasoned HR professional with a strong IR background, a deep understanding of South African employment law, and a hands‑on approach to recruitment, training, and compliance, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations

• Handle and resolve staff grievances proactively
• Ensure fair implementation of the disciplinary code
• Provide up‑to‑date IR guidance to line managers
• Represent the company at CCMA and Labour Court when necessary
• Maintain a healthy, compliant IR environment

Recruitment

• Drive recruitment aligned to HR and EE strategies
• Oversee recruitment planning, headhunting, and attraction strategies
• Ensure accurate prioritisation of vacancies and alignment to business needs

Employment Equity

• Develop and manage EE plans and committee meetings
• Ensure compliance with the EE Act and achievement of numerical goals
• Track and report on progress against BBBEE targets

Skills Development

• Conduct training needs analysis
• Develop and submit WSP and ATR
• Coordinate onboarding, coaching, in‑house training, and succession planning

HR Administration

• Ensure HR compliance across policies, employee files, and reporting
• Conduct regular HR audits
• Oversee payroll, compensation, and benefit administration
• Keep HR systems and records up to date

Other Duties

• Support Health & Safety compliance
• Manage BBBEE process company‑wide

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Degree in HR Management or Industrial Relations
• 6+ years’ experience in an HR/IR Manager role
• Proven experience in strategic IR planning
• Solid understanding of employment law and payroll practices
• Experience in WSP/ATR submissions and EE/BEE compliance
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced MS Office & Excel skills
• Driver’s licence required

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