Strategic Human Resources Leader

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa O'Brien Recruitment Full time
Job Description

As a senior HR leader, you will be responsible for leading and transforming the HR function at our client, a leading manufacturing company. This pivotal role involves managing HR operations across multiple sites, driving the implementation of HR standards and policies, and embedding a high-performance culture that supports the company's manufacturing and agility objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • HR Standards Implementation:
    • Lead the roll-out of HR standards, policies, and practices, ensuring they are well-understood and implemented across the organization.
    • Provide training and communication to managers and employees, fostering adherence to policies and continuous HR improvement.
  • Performance Management:
    • Implement performance management frameworks aligned with company transformation goals.
    • Provide coaching and mentoring to managers, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and data-driven decisions.
  • Operations Management:
    • Optimize HR systems and workflows for efficiency in recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee lifecycle management.
    • Ensure HR operations comply with labour laws and internal company policies, and support workforce planning efforts.
  • Employee Relations and Engagement:
    • Champion employee engagement and retention initiatives, addressing employee relations issues to ensure a positive workplace culture.
  • Leadership and Collaboration:
    • Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing strategic HR input and managing a high-performing HR operations team.
  • Self-Development and Growth:
    • Continuously assess and develop your own skills and take actions to address areas for improvement.

Transitional Responsibilities:

  • Oversee payroll processing, lead the digital payroll transformation to PaySpace, and manage benefits administration.
  • Drive company-wide talent acquisition, learning and development initiatives, and succession planning.
  • Contribute to the company's BBBEE strategy and lead the BBBEE audit process.
  • Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards and manage the company's Employment Equity strategy.

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields; an Honours in HR Strategy is advantageous.
  • Minimum of 5 years of senior HR management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of HR and IR practices, strategic planning, and performance management.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive HR transformation initiatives.
  • SHE and ISO knowledge are advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic HR leader to make a significant impact in a dynamic, multi-site manufacturing environment.



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