Regional Human Resources Manager

Bridge Personnel Concepts; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR firm is seeking a Senior HR Manager in Johannesburg to oversee the HR functions for the North region. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in a unionised HR environment, preferably within the transport or motor industry, and possess a valid Code 08 drivers’ license. Key responsibilities include managing HR operations, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and developing HR strategies. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits reflecting the seniority of the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years HR experience, preferably in transport or motor industry.
• 5+ years in a managerial HR position.
• Valid Code 08 (EB) drivers’ license.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions for the North region.
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and HR standards.
• Compile HR department budget and analyze monthly variances.
• Support operational strategy and planning.
• Develop HR communication strategies.
• Oversee recruitment and training of staff.
• Ensure legal compliance with POPIA.

Skills

HR experience (unionised environment)

Advanced MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of HR systems

Legal compliance understanding

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management

Post degree qualification (advantage)

Job description

Overview

The above-mentioned vacancy exists in Gauteng and will be reporting to the Personnel Services Executive. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position.

Job Requirements

The ideal applicant will possess the following:

• Grade 12 or equivalent academic qualification.
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management (additional legal and/or financial qualification will be an added advantage). Post degree qualification will be an added advantage.
• More than seven (7) years relevant HR experience in a unionised HR environment, preferably transport or motor industry, of which at least five years have been in a managerial position.
• Valid Code 08 (EB) drivers’ license.
• Proficient in MS Office (Advanced level).
• Knowledge of computerized systems such as HR, Payroll and Time & Attendance systems will be required.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and Main Agreements.

Job Outputs

• Responsible and accountable for the HR functions of the North region.
• Responsible and accountable to ensure all deadlines are met at set standards in the execution of duties.
• Responsible to compile HR department budget according to HR standards and BU’s manpower budget and detail analysis of monthly variances in managing of these.
• Support line in the execution of their duties and to achieve the targets set for the BU’s, including strategy and planning (as part of BU Management team).
• Responsible for processes & procedures and policies in the framework of Personnel Services.
• Participate and make inputs in the operations budget preparations.
• Conduct research and develop short- and medium-term plans for the region’s HR functionality.
• Develop and implement Human Resources communication strategies.
• Responsible for recruitment, selection and placement of staff in coordination with recruitment department and in line with Employment Equity plan.
• Co-ordinate Training and development of staff.
• Maintenance of personnel records and administering of conditions and benefits related to condition found in a diversified group governed by different Bargaining Councils.
• Assist in developing and maintaining HR policies and internal procedures & processes as well as ensuring compliance and provide training.

• Responsible for inducting new employees.
• Ensure legal compliance on all aspects of the personnel function with special attention to POPIA.
• Participate in strategy setting and specific HR Focused Projects.
• Ad hoc projects
• Implementing, managing and monitoring the following:
• Maintenance of personnel records and administering of benefits related to conditions found in a diversified group governed by different Bargaining Councils.
• Control of all input documentation in respect of all new engagements and staff movement processes, in line with Company Policies, Procedures, Practices, Agreements and applicable legislation for submission to Payroll Department.
• Handling and processing of all administration with regards to statistical, legislative and financial info required such as annual bonus, attendance bonuses, productivity bonuses, leave provisions, retrenchment provisions.
• Overseeing effective utilization of staffing in the department and ensure deadlines are met at set standards in the execution of duties.
• Ensure compliance of recordkeeping and data processing procedures.
• Develop and maintain sound communication and relationships with Internal as well as External stakeholders.
• Ensure all deadlines are met according to year plan and legal prescriptions, at agreed set dates, standards and levels of accuracy.
• Management of sub-ordinates.

Working Conditions

o Normal working conditions and benefits as applicable to the seniority of the position.