Hybrid Senior HR Leader: Operations & Compliance

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Executive medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Leadership training

Hybrid work

Leave & sabbatical

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a highly experienced Senior HR Manager to lead Operations and Compliance. You will manage a team, drive compliance initiatives, and support business strategy in a hybrid work model.

The role requires a Master’s in HR or related field, 10+ years in HR with 5+ in leadership, and deep knowledge of SA labor law. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years HR experience with at least 5 years in management or leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of South African labor law and HR compliance regulations.
• Proven track record in HR operations, employee relations, and budgeting.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Hybrid work environment experience and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HR operations and manage a HR team for efficiency.
• Develop and maintain HR policies to ensure SA labor law compliance.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory submissions and reporting.
• Manage HR budget and resource allocation for operations.
• Mentor the HR team and drive performance and development
• Lead talent management, performance, and organizational development initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business goals.
• Oversee HRIS implementation and data integrity.
• Advise on HR-related legal and ethical matters.

Skills

Leadership

HR Compliance

Employee Relations

HRIS

HR Analytics

Budgeting

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in HR Management or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

HR analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a highly experienced Senior HR Manager to lead Operations and Compliance. You will manage a team, drive compliance initiatives, and support business strategy in a hybrid work model.

The role requires a Master’s in HR or related field, 10+ years in HR with 5+ in leadership, and deep knowledge of SA labor law. Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential for success.