Senior Human Resources Manager â Fuel & Retail

Talent Evolution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A national fuel and retail organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its people strategy. The role requires expertise in labour relations, compliance, and culture transformation. Ideal candidates will have 10–15 years of HR experience, with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing large workforces. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Cell phone allowance

Provident fund contributions

Qualifications

• 10–15 years experience in HR, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage HR across a workforce of 4,000+ employees.
• Strong expertise in labour relations and Employment Equity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a national HR strategy aligned with growth.
• Lead organisational design and change management.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and manage unions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Employee relations

Union negotiation

HR analytics

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

ERP systems

HRIS systems

Job description

SUMMARY

Job Description

Role Overview

A national fuel and retail organisation with over 4,200 employees is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead its people strategy. This role requires a strong HR leader with extensive labour relations and transformation expertise, capable of aligning HR with business growth while driving cultural change, performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Design and implement a national HR strategy aligned with growth and transformation goals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the MD and Exco on people and culture.
• Lead organisational design and change management to support business expansion.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Oversee national recruitment and selection processes.
• Drive succession planning, leadership development, and learnerships in collaboration with Training & Development.
• Develop and implement employee wellness and retention strategies.

Employee & Industrial Relations

• Ensure compliance with labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EE, SDA).
• Manage unions, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution.
• Promote a workplace culture of fairness, transparency, and performance.

Performance & Reward

• Manage performance management systems across the group.
• Oversee remuneration, incentives, and employee benefits strategies.
• Ensure payroll compliance and integration with HR operations.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Implement efficient HR Information Systems (HRIS) and reporting structures.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Equity and B-BBEE requirements.
• Draft, update, and enforce HR policies in line with organisational needs.

Culture, Transformation & Diversity

• Drive B-BBEE and Employment Equity initiatives to meet transformation targets.
• Champion a culture of empowerment, service excellence, and innovation.
• Enhance internal communication to strengthen employee engagement.

POSITION INFO

Role Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field (postgraduate advantageous).
• 10–15 years experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role within the fuel / retail / QSR sector (non-negotiable).
• Proven ability to manage HR across a workforce of 4,000+ employees.
• Strong expertise in labour relations, B-BBEE, and Employment Equity.
• ERP / HRIS systems experience and advanced HR reporting capability.
• Advantageous : experience in petroleum or convenience retail.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strategic leadership and business acumen.
• Strong change management and transformation expertise.
• Excellent employee relations and union negotiation skills.
• Passion for people development and training.
• Strong board-level communication and influencing ability.
• Data-driven approach with strong HR analytics.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Employment Equity : Black female (aligned with transformation objectives).
• ±40 years old, professional and confident.
• Energetic, decisive, and people-focused, with strong ethical values.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Competitive, market-related salary.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Provident fund contributions (employer 8%, employee 7.5%) after 3 months.