Human Resources Manager

Legal Careers Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sandton is seeking a Human Resources Manager to align HR strategy with business goals, manage talent, and oversee recruitment. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR background and at least 6 years of experience in a similar role. This position offers opportunities to engage with various stakeholders and drive HR initiatives effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ HR experience from a law firm or professional services.
• Experience with Employment Equity for at least 3 years.
• Skills in Industrial Relations and Employee Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Provide HR guidance for consistent service delivery.
• Oversee recruitment and drive compliance for graduate programs.

Skills

Human Resources management

Employee relations

Organizational development

Talent management

Education

Bachelors Honours Degree / NQF Level 8

HRP - Human Resource Professional

Job description

Overview

A top tier law firm based in Sandton is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join their team.

About the Position: Responsible for managing and coordinating the development and delivery of the end-to-end transactional HR solutions for the business unit portfolios within the firm.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelors Honours Degree / NQF Level 8 / Human Resources: Management Sciences (non-negotiable).
• HRP - Human Resource Professional (ideal).
• Have at least 6 years’ Human Resources: General experience from a law firm or professional services.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience dealing with Employment Equity.
• Have at least 3 years of Industrial Relations, Organisational Development and Employee Benefits experience.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• HR Strategy: Align HR strategy with business objectives and enhance HR’s role as a strategic partner.
• HR Advisory & Support: Provide HR guidance and ensure consistent service delivery across business units.
• Talent Management & Succession Planning: Develop succession plans and manage talent retention strategies.
• Recruitment and Graduate Program: Oversee recruitment processes and drive compliance for graduate programs.
• Performance & Transformation Management: Facilitate performance management and monitor diversity and transformation targets.
• Industrial Relations & Legislative Compliance: Offer advice on employee relations and ensure compliance with laws and trends.
• Project Initiatives & Efficiency Improvements: Support HR projects and recommend process efficiency enhancements.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Networking: Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support HR goals.
• Behavioural Competencies:
•   HR Strategy Implementation: Upholds ethics and values; demonstrates integrity; promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams; encourages organizational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment.
•   Delivering Results and Meeting Expectations: Focuses on needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals.
•   Creating & Innovating: Produces new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates innovative products or designs; produces a range of solutions to problems.
•   Working with People: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Technical Competencies:
•   Strategy Implementation: Expertise in aligning HR strategy with business goals and driving initiatives that support organizational growth.
•   Talent Management: Strong leadership abilities to inspire and develop high-performing HR teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
•   Performance Management: Proficient in designing competitive compensation strategies and benefits packages aligned with firm culture and market trends.
•   Recruitment and Onboarding: Skilled in utilizing HR data analytics to inform decision-making, track performance, and enhance workforce planning.
•   Employee Relations & Industrial Relations: Knowledge of HRIS systems and process automation to improve HR service delivery and operational efficiency.
•   Diversity and Transformation Management: Understanding of DEI best practices to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
•   Policy and Legislative Compliance: Strong project management skills to lead HR projects and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
•   HR Technology and Systems: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to engage effectively with senior leadership, employees, and external partners.
•   Change Management: Skills in leading and managing organizational change initiatives from an HR perspective.
•   Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
•   Problem Solving and Decision Making: Analytical ability to address complex HR challenges and provide actionable solutions.
•   HR Metrics & Reporting: Capability to analyze and report on key HR metrics for informed decision-making.

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