Legal Hr Manager

Virago Recruitment; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Virago Recruitment is assisting a Pretoria law firm to recruit an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to own the full HR function—from onboarding and payroll to performance management and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a relevant HR qualification, at least 5 years in HR (legal practice or auditing firm preferred), strong SA labour-law knowledge (BCEA), payroll experience, and familiarity with LPC Candidate Attorney registrations and Board Exam processes.

Qualificações

• Relevant HR qualification and professional certification.
• Minimum 5 years' HR experience in professional services.
• Experience within a legal practice or auditing firm essential.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation, BCEA.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Knowledge of LPC Candidate Attorney registrations and Board Exam processes.
• Experience with performance management, probation and employee relations.
• Ability to draft employment contracts and HR documentation.
• Knowledge of B-BBEE requirements.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally.
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of the full HR function.

Responsabilidades

• Own onboarding and payroll processes.
• Oversee performance management and probation.
• Manage employee relations and compliance.
• Draft HR documentation and contracts.
• Ensure confidentiality and professional handling of sensitive matters.

Conhecimentos

HR management

Onboarding

Payroll

Employee relations

Compliance

BCEA knowledge

Labour legislation

Confidential handling

Independent ownership

Formação

HR qualification

Ferramentas

Payroll software

HRIS

Descrição da vaga

Law firm in Pretoria is looking for an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to take ownership of the full HR function. This role requires someone who understands the demands of a professional-services environment and can confidently manage everything from onboarding and payroll to performance management, employee relations and compliance.

Key requirements include:

• Relevant HR qualification

• Minimum 5 years' HR experience

• Experience within a legal practice or auditing firm is essential

• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation, particularly the BCEA

• Payroll administration experience

• Knowledge of LPC Candidate Attorney registrations and Board Exam processes

• Experience with performance management, probation and employee relations

• Ability to draft employment contracts and HR documentation

• Knowledge of B-BBEE requirements

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally

• Confident working independently and taking ownership of the full HR function