Gauteng: HR Manager posted by HandPicked Recruitment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field (BCom HR/Equivalent).
• 5+ years’ HR experience, including 2+ years at a senior/managerial level.
• Strong working knowledge of SA labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA, POPIA).
• Experience in performance management, talent acquisition, and HR operations.
• Professional HR certification (SABPP or similar) –
• PPRA/FICA/RMCP exposure –
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.
  

 
Duties include but is not limited to:

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead the full recruitment and workforce planning process.
• Approve job descriptions, screening criteria, and shortlists.
• Conduct interviews for key roles and support hiring decisions.
• Develop and execute talent attraction and employer branding strategies.
• Oversee reference checks, offer management, and negotiation processes.

    2. Onboarding, Culture & Engagement

• Oversee end-to-end onboarding and induction programmes.
• Strengthen organisational culture and employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive internal communication, recognition, and wellbeing programmes.
• Manage exit processes and implement retention insights.

    3. Performance Management & People Development

• Lead probation and performance review cycles.
• Support managers with conducting meaningful performance discussions.
• Identify skills gaps and oversee training and development plans.
• Implement talent pathways, succession planning, and growth initiatives.

    4. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with labour legislation and internal HR policies.
• Manage HR, PPRA, CPD, and employment records and registers.
• Lead disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, and performance processes.
• Represent the company at CCMA (conciliation & arbitration).
• Conduct investigations and maintain comprehensive case records.
• Oversee RMCP and FICA HR-related compliance requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and manage external audit readiness.

    5. HR Operations & Reporting

• Oversee HR information systems, HR data accuracy, and reporting.
• Manage leave administration, payroll-related inputs, and employee files.
• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and employment contracts.
• Prepare HR dashboards, analytics, and board-level reports.

    6. Leadership, Advisory & Stakeholder Support

• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on people strategy.
• Strengthen leadership capability through coaching and support.
• Ensure effective HR service delivery and resolution of employee queries.
• Liaise with external partners (legal, compliance, payroll, training providers, etc.).

 
Key Outcomes & Success Measures

• Improved retention and reduced turnover.
• Efficient recruitment turnaround and high-quality hires.
• Strong compliance and audit readiness.
• Enhanced performance culture and productivity.
• High employee engagement and culture alignment.
• Strengthened leadership capability.
• Accurate, professional, and efficient HR operations.

 
Please note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted