Human Resources Manager

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-owned business is seeking an experienced HR Specialist / HR Manager to manage the full HR function across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of HR generalist experience, including payroll management. Key responsibilities include onboarding, compliance with labor laws, and supporting recruitment processes. The role offers an opportunity for autonomy and long-term career development within a supportive workplace culture. Suitable applications can be emailed to the designated contact.

Benefits

Stable family-owned business

Autonomy in the role

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR generalist experience, including payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage full employee lifecycle: onboarding, probation, movements, and exits.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• End-to-end recruitment and support for succession planning.
• Handle payroll management: submissions and queries.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in HR systems

MS Office skills

Education

BCom HR

BA HR

Job description

Our client, a well‑established family‑owned business operating across South Africa and Zambia with approximately 130 employees, is seeking an experienced HR Specialist / HR Manager.

This role is ideal for a seasoned HR generalist (10 years’ experience) comfortable managing the full HR function across multiple sites, including payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full employee lifecycle: onboarding, probation, movements, and exits
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and relevant cross‑border requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures
• End‑to‑end recruitment across all branches; support succession planning and talent retention
• Take ownership of payroll: manage statutory submissions, payroll queries, and compensation records
• Manage petty cash, forex payments, and assist with month‑end creditor payments
• Build and maintain positive employee relations; handle disciplinary processes, grievances, and performance issues
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate initiatives
• Compile HR reports for management and use HR data to support decision‑making

Requirements

• 10 years+ HR generalist experience, including payroll management
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites
• Proficiency in HR systems and MS Office
• Relevant HR qualification (BCom HR, BA HR, or similar) advantageous
• Multi‑site or operational environment experience advantageous
• Exposure to cross‑border HR (Africa) advantageous

Why This Role?

• Stable, family‑owned business with a supportive, values‑driven culture
• Autonomy and ownership of the full HR function
• Exposure to a diverse workforce across multiple locations
• Opportunity for long‑term growth and career development

Suitable applications can be emailed to [e-mail]