Human Resource Management jobs in South Africa

Hospitality business based in Capital Park, Pretoria is looking for a HR Manager to lead and manage the full spectrum of the human resources function, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and fostering a productive, compliant and positive work environment.

• Employee relations: Mediate workplace conflict and resolve employee grievances; Fostering a positive and productive work culture through proactive engagement; Communicate human resources related matters to employees.
• Recruitment and talent acquisition: Conduct a job analysis and create a job advert; Manage screening, interviewing and pre-employment checks; Issue employment offers and develop talent attraction strategies; Provide feedback to applicants; Manage contract renewals.
• Induction and onboarding: Develop and implement induction programmes; Welcome new employees, conduct site tours and oversee the onboarding process, including trial and training trips; Ensure employee integration and induction training for all staff.
• Compensation and benefit management: Benchmark wages and develop and implement wage scales; Manage and implement bi-annual wage increases for staff in line with negotiated wage increased; Address wage and clock-in queries; Assist the Operations Manager and finance department with staff bonuses, tips and incentive programmes; Consolidate and submit weekly wages, including sign-on, training and work on site registers.
• Leave management: Manage leave queries and approvals; Guide managers on the appropriate leave processes.
• Performance Management: Develop and implement performance management systems; Support managers in setting goals, feedback and performance reviews.
• Job management and training: Develop, maintain and update job descriptions; Manage job grading and evaluations; Drive training and development for the entire company; Consult with HODs to identify the key training needs across the entire company; Develop an annual training plan and budget for the following year and submit to the COO for approval annually by September; Source accredited and non-accredited training providers as per the training requirement; Assist with the development of learning material and content; Liaise with the Training Manager on learning programmes, implementation and performance management; Liaise with the Systems Project Manager to identify and implement suitable training tools; Liaise and support the operations with training logistics, such as staff scheduling and training administration.
• Employee Wellness: Organise wellness days and team-building activities; Co-ordinate wellness programmes; Monthly weight discussions for staff members over the required BMI; Assist with staff medical and drug testing.
• Employee travel: Manage passport control, visa applications and vaccinations; Arrange travel logistics (flights, accommodations, transfers) and after-hours staff transport.
• Disciplinary action: Guide and support managers through the disciplinary process; Investigate and conduct inquiries into reported transgressions; Ensure and action appropriate disciplinary outcomes, aligned with the disciplinary code.
• Labour relations: Ensure compliance with South African labour laws and HR policies; Assist to draft new HR policies in line with operational requirements and the Labour Relations Act; Liaise with labour laws and represent the company at the CCMA.
• Employee terminations: Conduct exit interviews and report on the outcomes; Manage the termination process including termination administration.
• Employment equity: Serve as senior employment equity manager to assist with the implementation of the employment equity plan; Serve on the employment equity committee.
• Skills development facilitation: Chair the skills development and training committee; Conduct a training needs analysis and draw up SETA training plans; Timeously prepare and submit SETA skills development plans and reports on an annual basis; Oversee training budgets, SOPs and training manuals; Liaise with CATHSETA and apply for mandatory and discretionary grants.
• Human resources strategy and planning: Together with the Site HR Manager and with the approval of the Chief Operating Officer, align the human resources strategy with the organisational goals; Improve human resources systems and processes; Lead workforce planning, retention and succession initiatives; Together with the Site HR Manager, oversee, manage and action human resources projects related to the staff.
• Human resource finances: Manage and process human resources related quotes, invoices and submit for approval; Authorise staff petty cash and refunds; Maintain sound financial records.
• Human resources analytics and reporting: Analyse human resources statistics such as staff turnover, membership statistics, leave taken per department, employment equity demographics, overtime worked; Report on human resources statistics to the COO on a quarterly basis.
• Team / department management: Co-ordinate and oversee the daily activities and streamline tasks of team members to ensure goals are met; Allocate resources efficiently; Develop and implement plans to improve team performance; Delegate tasks and communicate clearly; Promote teamwork and collaboration; Review team performance informally and formally; Empower team members to be creative and innovative; Manage time and attendance and ensure leave policies are followed; Address conflicts and maintain appropriate dress code; Communicate directives from Top/Senior Management to the team.
• General and administration: Set up fingerprint access for employees and deactivate on termination; Order name badges; Injury on duty support to the health and safety manager and train management team; Maintain detailed employee records; Handle UIF administration and employee confirmations; File and archive; Manage routine administrative tasks; Keep up to date with legislative requirements; Undertake other reasonable tasks as requested.

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or similar qualification in related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a senior HR managerial role
• Registration with a professional body (e.g., SABPP) will be highly beneficial
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws and HR best practices
• Experience with SETA, EE, CCMA, and HR, Safety, Sage and time-keeping systems (Sage, Jarrison, MySHEQ)
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge and skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive)
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport
• Excellent team collaboration, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organisational, time-management and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Inquisitive
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Assertive
• Ability to take initiative within mandated authority
• Clear criminal and credit record