Human Resources Manager

WatersEdge Solutions; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a strategic Head of People to lead its HR function and shape a vibrant workplace culture. This role involves designing a people strategy that aligns with business goals, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering high-performing teams. You will collaborate closely with the CEO and senior leadership to ensure optimal talent acquisition and development while maintaining compliance with local labour laws. Join a fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the organization’s growth and success.

Benefits

Hybrid/remote work options

Leadership exposure

Culture championing initiatives

Growth environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR leadership roles, especially in high-growth environments.
• Strong understanding of South African labour laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a people strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead talent acquisition and workforce planning efforts.
• Champion employee experience and culture-building initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership experience

HR strategy development

Knowledge of South African labour laws

Leadership and coaching skills

Employee engagement

Data-driven mindset

Adaptability

Job description

Head of People

We are seeking a strategic and people-focused Head of People to lead and evolve the human capital function within a fast-growing business unit. If you are passionate about shaping culture, building exceptional teams, and driving scalable HR strategies in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Overview

As the Head of People, you will be responsible for designing and executing a people strategy aligned with business objectives. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with senior leadership, you will champion employee experience, talent acquisition, leadership development, and culture-building initiatives. Your goal will be to attract, retain, and develop high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive, agile, and engaging workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and implement a scalable people strategy aligned with business growth.
• Lead the People team and cultivate a high-performance, collaborative HR function.
• Build and nurture a people-first culture that prioritises employee engagement, inclusion, and well-being.
• Oversee talent acquisition and workforce planning to ensure optimal team structure and succession pipelines.
• Drive learning and development initiatives, including leadership coaching and career pathing.
• Develop and manage performance, compensation, and reward structures that are fair, transparent, and competitive.
• Ensure HR operations are compliant with South African labour law and aligned with global HR best practices.
• Lead organisational development and change management initiatives to support scaling and transformation.
• Own HR analytics and reporting to inform decision-making and strategic planning.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR leadership role, ideally in a high-growth or global environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of South African labour laws; international HR exposure is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Passionate about building company culture and fostering employee engagement.
• Hands-on and proactive with a data-driven mindset.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Why Join?

• Strategic Impact – Play a key role in building the people foundation of a high-growth business.
• Leadership Exposure – Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Culture Champion – Be the driving force behind building an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
• Growth Environment – Join a fast-paced, innovative company with global reach.
• Flexibility – Hybrid/remote work options available depending on business needs.

If you are not contacted within 10 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.