Strategic HR Consultant - Hybrid & People-First Advisor

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a Senior HR Consultant to provide expert HR guidance across the organisation, focusing on engagement, performance, and policy implementation. The role blends collaborative in-office work with focused remote tasks in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in HRM or Industrial Psychology, 7+ years of HR experience in consulting or strategic HR, and CIPM certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, with significant consulting/strategic HR exposure.
• Proven expertise in employee relations, labour law, and HR strategy development.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Hybrid or complex organisational experience preferred.
• CIPM or equivalent certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR advice and solutions to business leaders on all HR-related matters.
• Develop, implement, and manage HR policies ensuring compliance with South African labour law.
• Lead complex employee relations cases, investigations and conflict resolution.
• Oversee and enhance performance management processes including goal setting and reviews.
• Partner with talent acquisition to develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Design and implement employee engagement and talent development programs.
• Advise on compensation and benefits to ensure competitiveness and equity.
• Manage HR projects and drive organisational change.

Skills

Strategic HR consulting

Employee relations

Labour law

HR strategy development

Influence senior leadership

Analytical & project management

Communication & negotiation

Education

Master's degree in HRM or Industrial Psychology

CIPM certification

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a Senior HR Consultant to provide expert HR guidance across the organisation, focusing on engagement, performance, and policy implementation. The role blends collaborative in-office work with focused remote tasks in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in HRM or Industrial Psychology, 7+ years of HR experience in consulting or strategic HR, and CIPM certification.