Human Resource Manager

Ad Talent Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR management firm seeks an experienced HR Manager to oversee HR functions for over 800 employees in Johannesburg. This role involves strategic and operational HR management, compliance, policy development, and collaboration with management. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, with excellent communication and organisational skills. Knowledge of local labour laws and HR compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and HR compliance.
• Solid knowledge of local labour laws and HR compliance.
• Ability to lead, mentor and partner with management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all HR functions for over 800 employees.
• Partner with management to ensure effective talent acquisition and retention.
• Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of local labour laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Success Factors

Job description

Who are we:

A fast-growing global organisation with a presence in 50 countries, committed to delivering excellence through innovation, performance and customer focused.

Who we are looking for:

An experienced and dynamic HR Manager to oversee and manage all HR functions for over 800 employees. The HR Manager plays a central role in the growth and development plan of the schools in SA. You will work closely with the HR Director, Management Teams to deliver an efficient and effective service. You will be responsible for a full range of HR activities, combining hands‑on generalist operational delivery and business partnering.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides management-level leadership and guidance to the Heads, in addition to performing all of the day-to‑day HR functions.
• Responsible for partnering with the Heads to ensure that talent acquisition, diversity initiatives, internal staffing, on‑boarding, off‑boarding, conditions of employment, industrial relations, retention of staff, benefits, performance appraisals and setting, enforcing and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies and procedures and best practices are carried out with professionalism to achieve optimal functioning from the staff.

What will you do:

• Strategic HR Management
• Operational HR Management
• Compliance and Policy Development

What will you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent skills in computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite)
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong decision‑making skills and ability to prioritise work duties.
• Excellent talent recognition skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of local labour laws and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both strategic and operational aspects of HR.
• Working knowledge of Success Factors (or other HRIS system) is preferred