Hr Manager - Umhlali

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / Hc Recruit; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Colenbrander Recruitment / Hc Recruit in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a seasoned Human Resources Manager to design and implement HR protocols, policies and initiatives for a three-dealership portfolio. The role focuses on alignment with business goals and regulatory compliance.

You will lead talent acquisition, onboarding, EE committee oversight, L&D programs, data-driven HR analytics, and policy standardization across the enterprise, ensuring confidentiality and high-trust internal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Officer experience; professional HR certifications are highly advantageous.
• Results-driven approach with a proven track record of fostering a people-centric workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement HR protocols, policies, and initiatives aligned with operational goals.
• Chair and facilitate Employment Equity (EE) committees; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare data-driven HR analytics and board packs for executive leadership within timelines.
• Design and execute learnership frameworks and strategic training initiatives.
• Standardize the organizational performance framework and annual review lifecycle.
• Oversee labour legislation changes to mitigate risk and reflect industry best practices.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Onboarding

EE compliance

HR analytics

Policy design

Stakeholder management

Learning & Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

SUMMARY:
DBN - Human Resources Manager | Umhlali Position Purpose
To design and implement strategic HR protocols, policies, and initiatives that align with operational goals and maximize business value across a three-dealership portfolio Role Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 3-5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Officer experience; professional HR certifications are highly advantageous. Results-driven approach with a proven track record of fostering strong, people-centric workplace cultures. Must live in Tongaat, Stanger or in the vicinity of Ballito - Not negotiable

POSITION INFO:
Technical Competencies & Experience: Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Direct remuneration strategies, benefits administration, and comprehensive fiscal portfolios to ensure market competitiveness. Chair and facilitate Employment Equity (EE) committees, continuously tracking objectives to guarantee strict regulatory compliance. Author data-driven board packs and strategic HR analytics, delivering actionable insights to executive leadership within strict timelines. Data Integrity & Statutory Submissions Learning & Development (L&D): Design and execute formalized learnership frameworks and strategic training initiatives to foster continuous employee growth. Standardize and champion the organizational performance excellence framework and annual review lifecycle. Drive business-critical HR projects, implement operational directives, and ensure uniform policy application across the enterprise. Cultivate collaborative, high-trust relationships and streamlined internal communication channels across all organizational tiers. Maintain rigorous oversight of shifting labor legislation to ensure internal policies mitigate risk and reflect industry best practices. Behavioural Competencies: Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills Trustworthy and dependable High level of confidentiality Attention to detail