South Africa: HR Manager posted by Greys Recruitment

About the Role

As an HR Manager at Greys Recruitment, you will play a crucial role in shaping the human resources strategy for our clients in the property development and construction sectors. You will be responsible for developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and programs that align with organisational and project-based goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with organisational and project-based goals
• Maintain organisational structure by updating job profiles, KPIs, and job descriptions across office and site teams
• Manage full recruitment and selection processes across head office and project sites, advising managers on candidate selection
• Oversee employee relations, including disciplinary processes, grievances, and conflict resolution in both office and site environments
• Conduct and analyse exit interviews and recommend improvements to retention and engagement strategies
• Support performance management processes, including KPI setting and workforce planning aligned to project timelines
• Ensure legal compliance with all applicable labour legislation and HR regulations
• Oversee payroll sign-off to ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements
• Conduct salary benchmarking and support incentive programmes suitable for construction/project environments
• Partner with external training providers to implement learning and development initiatives aligned to skills development needs
• Support leadership with quarterly management meetings and HR reporting
• Drive organisational development and workforce planning aligned with growth in property development projects

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in Human Resources or related field
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous
• 5–7 years’ experience as an HR Manager with a strong HR Generalist background
• Experience within property development, construction, engineering, or similar project-based environments advantageous
• Proven experience in drafting HR policies and procedures
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and associated tax implications
• Experience with CCMA processes and labour relations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at a professional level
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage across operational and site-based teams
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range not specified.