Pietermaritzburg: Human Resources Manager

Our client, a well-established family-owned business operating across South Africa and Zambia with approximately130 employees, is seeking an experienced HR Specialist / HR Manager . This role is ideal for a seasoned HR generalist (10 years’ experience) comfortable managing the full HR function across multiple sites, including payroll, recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. Key Responsibilities: Manage full employee lifecycle: onboarding, probation, movements, and exits Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and relevant cross-border requirements Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures End-to-end recruitment across all branches; support succession planning and talent retention Take ownership of payroll: manage statutory submissions, payroll queries, and compensation records Manage petty cash, forex payments, and assist with month-end creditor payments Build and maintain positive employee relations; handle disciplinary processes, grievances, and performance issues Identify training and development needs and coordinate initiatives Compile HR reports for management and use HR data to support decision-making Requirements: 10 years HR generalist experience, including payroll management Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across sites Proficiency in HR systems and MS Office Relevant HR qualification (BCom HR, BA HR, or similar) advantageous Multi-site or operational environment experience advantageous Exposure to cross-border HR (Africa) advantageous Why This Role? Stable, family-owned business with a supportive, values-driven culture Autonomy and ownership of the full HR function Exposure to a diverse workforce across multiple locations Opportunity for long-term growth and career development