Strategic HR Director - South Africa (Multinational)

Confidential; Germiston; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a multinational group, seeks an HR Director to lead its people agenda in South Africa. You will report to the Head of HR, define the country strategy, and partner with the Executive Committee while leading HR Business Partners, Officers and Payroll specialists.

You will drive organisation design, employee relations, and compliance with SA labour law, shaping the HR model across multiple entities with visibility to group HR.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR, including 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, industrial or distribution environments, multi-entity group.
• SABPP registration is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define the country HR strategy and roadmap aligned with group HR policies.
• Advise EC and GM on organisation design, restructuring and change management.
• Lead employee and industrial relations, including union engagement and CCMA matters.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA, POPIA).
• Oversee HR operations: payroll, benefits, HRIS, policies and lifecycle.
• Deploy talent, performance, reward and engagement locally.
• Manage HR budget and report HR KPIs to local and group HR.
• Lead, coach and develop the HR team.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Change management

Labour law

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial/Labour Relations, Labour Law, Industrial Psychology or Business

Job description

Confidential, a multinational group, seeks an HR Director to lead its people agenda in South Africa. You will report to the Head of HR, define the country strategy, and partner with the Executive Committee while leading HR Business Partners, Officers and Payroll specialists.

You will drive organisation design, employee relations, and compliance with SA labour law, shaping the HR model across multiple entities with visibility to group HR.