Human Resource Manager

NOV; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in South Africa seeks a seasoned HR leader to own a diverse HR portfolio within a multinational, technically driven business. You will partner with senior management to deliver HR strategies that support objectives, strengthen capability and ensure compliance across the full employee lifecycle.

You will lead strategic and operational HR matters, guide talent acquisition, mobility, labour relations and change management, while ensuring workforce planning and analytics drive business decisions

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources.
• 10+ years' HR generalist experience, including at least 6 years at senior level.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Experience in manufacturing, metals, oil & gas, engineering or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience working in a unionised environment, including bargaining councils and collective agreements.
• Strong track record in employee relations, disciplinary processes, change management and restructuring.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 capability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• A confident, autonomous and people-focused leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders on strategic and operational HR matters.
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, engagement and retention initiatives.
• Manage complex employee and labour relations, including grievances, investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Oversee international mobility, expatriation, immigration and employee transfers.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation, collective agreements, employment equity requirements and company policies.
• Support organisational change, workforce planning, restructuring and succession planning.
• Use HR analytics and workforce data to identify trends and support business and headcount decisions.
• Oversee HR operations, employee records, compensation and benefits, payroll support and HR systems.
• Lead and develop HR resources while supporting employees and managers across the business.

Skills

Analytical and reporting

Communication and negotiation

Leadership style - autonomous

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse HR portfolio within a complex, multinational and technically driven business. As part of the leadership team, you will partner closely with senior management to deliver HR strategies that support business objectives, strengthen organisational capability and ensure compliance. This broad, hands-on role spans the full employee lifecycle, combining strategic HR leadership with operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders on strategic and operational HR matters.
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, engagement and retention initiatives.
• Manage complex employee and labour relations, including grievances, investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Oversee international mobility, expatriation, immigration and employee transfers.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation, collective agreements, employment equity requirements and company policies.
• Support organisational change, workforce planning, restructuring and succession planning.
• Use HR analytics and workforce data to identify trends and support business and headcount decisions.
• Oversee HR operations, employee records, compensation and benefits, payroll support and HR systems.
• Lead and develop HR resources while supporting employees and managers across the business.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources.
• 10+ years' HR generalist experience, including at least 6 years at senior level.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Experience in manufacturing, metals, oil & gas, engineering or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience working in a unionised environment, including bargaining councils and collective agreements.
• Strong track record in employee relations, disciplinary processes, change management and restructuring.
• Experience with HR information systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 capability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• A confident, autonomous and people-focused leadership style.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About The Team

Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.