Human Resources Manager

Leolo And Partner Chartered Accountants Inc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional service firm seeking a Human Resources Manager in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of HR experience, with expertise in recruitment, employee engagement, and HR compliance. This full-time position involves leading HR initiatives to enhance the company's talent management and employee satisfaction. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years HR experience, with 4-6 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Proven track record of leading and inspiring a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with company goals.
• Lead recruitment to attract high-quality talent.
• Design employee retention strategies focused on development.

Skills

Talent management

Employee engagement

Workforce planning

HR operations

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Leolo & Partners is an established professional service firm that offers tax, assurance and advisory solutions, and is currently seeking a Human Resources Manager with a minimum of 7 years' experience to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with company goals.
• Lead the recruitment strategy to attract high-quality talent, focusing on an efficient and effective hiring process.
• Design and implement employee retention strategies that focus on engagement, development, and career growth.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and induction for new hires.
• Support career development programs, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Drive initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, company culture, and well-being.
• Manage training, skills development, and performance appraisals.
• Assist Financial Manager with payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Foster positive employee relations and support workplace engagement.
• Ensure labour law compliance and maintain up-to-date HR records.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4-6 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Strong track record in talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, and HR operations.
• Experience in HR systems, process automation, and data analytics.
• HR management (finance / audit industry experience will be advantageous).
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Drivers Licence.
• Computer literacy in MS Office is essential, with the emphasis on MS Word, Projects, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.

You’ll Succeed If You Are

• Proactive, solution-driven, and approachable.
• A natural relationship builder who values integrity and confidentiality.
• Confident working independently while collaborating across multiple teams.
• Proven track record of leading, inspiring, and developing a team; strong influencing skills to work effectively with senior leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building relationships, managing conflict, and presenting ideas clearly.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to identify and address HR-related issues proactively.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Accounting

Accounting