Location: Pretoria Position Overview The HR Practitioner is responsible for overseeing the full range of HR functions at the client site, with a focus on ensuring the smooth delivery of HR services, compliance with labour legislation, and effective workforce management. This senior role provides hands-on HR support, strategic guidance to management, and leadership to a team of HR Administrators. The HR Practitioner ensures operational excellence across HR processes, while acting as the key point of contact for escalated HR matters. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Supervision: Supervise and mentor a team of HR Administrators, ensuring high performance and adherence to deadlines Oversee daily HR administration tasks and provide guidance on complex matters Monitor workload distribution and support team development through coaching and training HR Operations Oversight: Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment support, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding Ensure consistency and compliance across HR processes and documentation Review and approve HR transactions processed by Administrators Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency Required Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or related field Minimum 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including supervisory or team leadership experience Experience in an HR consulting or client-facing environment preferred Familiarity with South African labour legislation and HR best practices Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS systems with ability to guide others Core Competencies: Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to manage and develop teams Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy in data management and documentation