Strategic HR Director - Talent, Culture & Growth Leader

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus and salary package

Medical aid and provident fund

Professional development & coaching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Human Resources Management Director to shape HR strategy, lead a full HR function, and drive engagement. You will manage acquisition, compensation, employee relations, performance, and development while ensuring legal compliance and a strong, inclusive culture.

You will guide budgeting, governance, and talent development, reporting to senior leadership while fostering growth and workforce well-being in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HRM, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years in HR with 5+ in senior management or director roles.
• Experience building and implementing cross-functional HR strategies.
• Solid knowledge of SA labor law and HR best practices.
• Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with HRIS and HR analytics.
• CIPM certification is an advantage.
• Willingness to work full-time at Benoni offices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee all HR functions including talent acquisition, compensation, and HRIS.
• Lead and mentor the HR team to high performance.
• Develop talent management, recruitment, retention, and succession plans.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws and regulations.
• Manage employee relations and promote a positive culture.
• Design performance management and employee development programs.
• Prepare and manage the HR budget and resource allocation.
• Advise senior management on HR matters and strategic decisions.
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent management

Labor law SA

HRIS analytics

Change management

Education

Master's degree in HRM or related

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng seeks an experienced Human Resources Management Director to shape HR strategy, lead a full HR function, and drive engagement. You will manage acquisition, compensation, employee relations, performance, and development while ensuring legal compliance and a strong, inclusive culture.

You will guide budgeting, governance, and talent development, reporting to senior leadership while fostering growth and workforce well-being in a growing organization.