Johannesburg: HR MANAGER / PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER

Growing company situated in the Edenvale area seeking a HR Manager to build clear systems, strong policies, and a healthy people culture in order for leadership team to focus on growth, service delivery, and clients. This role exists to: Create structure and clarity for staff Reduce admin, confusion, and people-related issues Ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance Support coaches so they can perform at their best Protect the business legally and culturally 1. Policies, Systems & Compliance (Big Priority) Create, maintain, and improve HR policies, including: Leave management Discipline & misconduct procedures Code of conduct Grievance processes Attendance & punctuality standards Performance management frameworks Use of company equipment Ensure policies are: Practical (not corporate nonsense) Easy to understand Aligned with labour law Additional duties: Keep all HR documents updated and accessible Ensure POPIA compliance for staff records Goal: Clear rules = fewer problems. 2. Leave, Attendance & Time-Off Management Manage and approve: Annual leave Sick leave Family responsibility leave Special requests 3. Staff Administration & Records Maintain accurate staff files for all coaches and staff: Contracts IDs and identification documents Qualifications and certifications Criminal record checks First aid certificates Staff photos 4. Performance, Discipline & Support Support leadership with: Performance warnings and feedback Disciplinary processes Investigations Hearings (where required) 5. Onboarding, Exits & Transitions Improve and manage: New staff onboarding experience Probation tracking Role clarity and expectations Resignations, terminations, and exits Exit feedback to identify trends and risks 6. Culture, People Experience & Communication Be a trusted point of contact for staff and help build a culture of: Accountability Growth Respect Clear communication Support leadership initiatives around: Team development Recognition programs Staff wellbeing 7. HR Reporting & Leadership Support Provide regular updates to leadership on: Staff numbers and headcount Leave trends and patterns Performance concerns Risk areas The ideal candidate should have: Strong people skills, but firm when needed Organised, structured, and process-driven approach Understanding of labour law (South African context) Comfortable working with a young, dynamic coaching team Not afraid of conflict or difficult conversations Can work independently and proactively Values culture, fairness, and accountability Bonus Qualifications (Nice to Have) Experience in education, sport, or service industries Experience with fast-growing teams