Senior HR Manager

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 900 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Provident fund

Relocation assistance

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior HR Manager for our mining services client in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This strategic role leads HR functions, driving talent management, employee relations, compensation, and compliance to support growth and operational excellence.

You will lead a team of HR professionals, advising senior management, and ensuring on-site leadership in a demanding environment. Prior mining experience and strong labor-law knowledge are essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree highly desirable.
• Minimum 10+ years HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Extensive mining/heavy industrial HR experience essential.
• Expertise in employee relations, talent management, compensation & benefits, and HR compliance.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced reporting tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and demanding operational environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
• Oversee talent acquisition, performance management, development, and succession planning.
• Manage employee relations and ensure compliance with labour laws.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs tailored to mining regions.
• Ensure adherence to SA labor legislation and health and safety regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team for high performance.
• Drive change management and organizational development initiatives.
• Develop and manage the HR budget and HR reporting.
• Foster relationships with employees, management, unions, and external stakeholders.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the workforce.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Employee relations

Talent management

Compensation & benefits

HR compliance

Communication

Negotiation

HRIS

Reporting

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in HRM/Industrial Psychology

Master’s degree

Ferramentas

HRIS

Advanced reporting tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a leading mining services company with operations in the Kimberley, Northern Cape region, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior HR Manager. This strategic leadership position will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions, including talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and compliance, to support the company's operational excellence and growth objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, a deep understanding of the mining industry's HR landscape, and the ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies in a challenging environment. You will lead a team of HR professionals and act as a key advisor to senior management. This role requires a strong commitment to on-site presence and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and operational needs.
• Oversee all aspects of talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with labor laws and promoting a positive work environment.
• Administer competitive compensation and benefits programs tailored to the industry and region.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant South African labor legislation, including health and safety regulations specific to the mining sector.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team to ensure high performance and service delivery.
• Drive change management initiatives and support organizational development efforts.
• Develop and manage the HR budget and oversee HR reporting.
• Foster strong relationships with employees, management, and external stakeholders, including unions.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the workforce.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Extensive experience in the mining or heavy industrial sector is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, talent management, compensation & benefits, and HR compliance.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with HRIS systems and advanced reporting tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and demanding operational environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration package, including comprehensive medical aid, a provident fund, performance bonuses, and relocation assistance if required.
• This is a significant opportunity for career advancement within a leading organization.
• The role is based in our Kimberley operational hub. Join a company that values its people and is committed to creating a safe, productive, and rewarding work environment.