Senior HR Compliance & Employee Relations Leader

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 represents a major player in the industrial manufacturing sector seeking a seasoned HR Manager to lead Compliance and Employee Relations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive adherence to South African labor laws, develop policies, and manage complex ER issues to ensure a safe, compliant workplace.

The role requires extensive labour law knowledge, investigative and mediation skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with employees, management, and unions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Law, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years in HR, with at least 5 years in Compliance and Employee Relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of HR compliance with South African labor laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage employee relations activities, including grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and dispute resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints and policy violations.
• Advise senior management on legal and HR best practices to minimize risk.
• Manage relationships with labor unions and facilitate constructive negotiations.
• Develop and deliver training programs on compliance and employee relations topics.
• Ensure the effective implementation of performance management systems.
• Champion a culture of ethical conduct, respect, and inclusivity.

Skills

HR compliance

Employee relations

Labor law knowledge

Investigations

Mediation

Leadership

Union relations

Training delivery

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Law, or related field

Master’s degree (advantageous)

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 represents a major player in the industrial manufacturing sector seeking a seasoned HR Manager to lead Compliance and Employee Relations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive adherence to South African labor laws, develop policies, and manage complex ER issues to ensure a safe, compliant workplace.

The role requires extensive labour law knowledge, investigative and mediation skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with employees, management, and unions.