Regional HR Manager – Fixed-Term Contract

Greys Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment seeks a regional HR leader to drive people strategy across South Africa and neighbouring markets. You will partner with senior leaders, manage end-to-end HR processes, and oversee employee relations, payroll, and compliance across several sites.

The role requires CA/HR degree, strong union and CCMA experience, and proven capability to lead change in a matrix environment. Travel to regional sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level HR degree or equivalent in related field.
• Strong background in senior HR management or HRBP roles.
• Extensive South African labour and employee relations experience.
• Proven engagement with unions and organised labour.
• Experience with Dayforce HRIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement regional people strategy across SA and neighbouring countries.
• Provide strategic HR business partnering to senior leadership.
• Oversee full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance and retention.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, investigations and labour disputes.
• Guide on labour legislation, compliance and HR governance.
• Oversee payroll, remuneration, benefits and related reporting.
• Lead workforce planning, organisational design and change initiatives.
• Travel to regional sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Labour relations

Payroll knowledge

HR governance

Matrix environment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related field

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the regional people strategy across South Africa and neighbouring countries.
• Provide strategic HR business partnering to senior leadership and management.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, talent management and retention.
• Lead employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances, investigations and labour disputes.
• Manage relationships with organised labour, unions, bargaining councils and external labour stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on labour legislation, compliance and HR governance.
• Oversee payroll, remuneration, benefits, leave and related HR reporting.
• Lead workforce planning, organisational design, restructuring and change initiatives.
• Drive training and development initiatives, including WSP/ATR and SETA-related requirements.
• Manage HR reporting, analytics, Employment Equity and compliance requirements.
• Lead and develop the HR team while managing the HR departmental budget.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify people-related risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• Travel to regional sites as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations or a related field.
• Extensive experience in a senior HR management or HR business partnering role.
• Strong South African labour and employee relations experience.
• Proven experience with CCMA, disciplinary processes, grievances and complex employee relations matters.
• Experience engaging with trade unions and organised labour.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, remuneration and benefits.
• Experience in a multi-site or regional environment.
• Exposure to HR operations across South Africa, Namibia and/or Mozambique will be highly advantageous.
• Experience in organisational design, restructuring and change management.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within a matrixed and commercially driven environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems; Dayforce exposure would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to regional sites when required.