Human Resources Manager

multiSEARCH Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner based in Johannesburg to support manufacturing and commercial teams. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of HR experience within the pharmaceutical or medical sector, with proven skills in compliance, recruitment, and stakeholder management. Strong knowledge of South African labor legislation is essential. Join a dynamic environment with a focus on governance and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' HR experience in the pharmaceutical or medical industry.
• Proven experience with Employment Equity and HR audit submissions.
• Strong HR skills in complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic HR Business Partner to teams.
• Drive fair recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage disciplinary and performance improvement processes.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of South African labour legislation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Postgraduate qualification in HR / Industrial or Organisational Psychology

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to manufacturing and commercial teams
• Coach and support line managers across performance management, talent acquisition, succession planning, and change management
• Drive and manage fair, compliant recruitment and onboarding processes
• Lead Employment Equity processes, including committee participation and statutory submissions
• Ensure full compliance with labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHASA) and internal HR policies
• Manage disciplinary, grievance, and performance improvement processes
• Oversee HR governance, audits, and policy development
• Support payroll review, benefits administration, and claims processing
• Maintain accurate HR data and act as custodian of HR systems and performance management platforms
• Plan and execute CSI initiatives and company events

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• Postgraduate qualification in HR / Industrial or Organisational Psychology (advantageous)
• Minimum 6 years’ HR experience within the pharmaceutical or medical industry in a multinational organisation (non‑negotiable)
• Proven experience with Employment Equity and HR audit submissions
• Strong HR Business Partnering experience within complex, regulated environments
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Experience working with HRIS and digital HR platforms

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage complexity, change, and competing priorities
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working independently and under pressure
• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural and virtual environments