Human Resources Manager

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER – JOB DESCRIPTION

The Salary is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Purpose of the Role

To manage all people-related processes, support staff across the organisation, and ensure compliance with labour legislation while maintaining a positive, fair, and structured working environment. The HR Manager plays a key role in employee relations, payroll accuracy, communication, and guiding managers in people management practices.

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Key Responsibilities

(Includes but is not limited to the following)

Recruitment & Staffing

• Manage the full recruitment cycle (job adverts, interviews, onboarding).
• Maintain updated job profiles and organisational structure.
• Coordinate induction and orientation programmes.

Training & Development

• Assess training needs across departments.
• Coordinate internal and external training programmes.
• Track and evaluate training effectiveness

HR Operations & Payroll

• Oversee and manage monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Conduct staff hours analysis (overtime, leave patterns, absentee trends).
• Resolve HR and pay queries, ensuring fast and accurate communication.
• Maintain staff records, contracts, documentation, and personnel files.
• Perform SARS, UIF, and statutory administration related to payroll and compliance.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage onboarding, including induction, contracts, systems setup, and H&S orientation.
• Oversee exits, including exit interviews, documentation, and recoveries.
• Maintain and update funeral policy and benefit administration.
• Support employees with day-to-day HR queries, wellness needs, and concerns.

Employee Relations

• Lead and oversee disciplinary hearings, warnings, and performance discussions in line with labour law.
• Manage and respond to grievances promptly and fairly.
• Provide guidance to managers on labour law, CCMA preparation, and best practices.
• Ensure HR and operational policies are correctly followed across all branches.

Health & Safety (H&S) Compliance

• Oversee Health & Safety from start to finish, ensuring all company H&S rules are understood, implemented, and followed across all branches.
• Conduct H&S awareness during onboarding, including required training and documentation.
• Ensure branches comply with OHSA regulations, PPE requirements, and safe working procedures.
• Maintain updated H&S records, incident reports, and corrective action logs.
• Support managers during H&S inspections, audits, and accident investigations.
• Ensure all staff complete mandatory H&S training, refreshers, and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with Operations and Workshop teams to maintain safe yards, workshops, and customer areas.

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Core Competencies

• Strong mastery of full employee lifecycle management (hire → retire).
• Solid understanding of labour law, BCEA, LRA, and CCMA processes.
• Skilled in employee relations, including discipline and grievance handling.
• Ability to plan and coordinate training & development activities.

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Technical Competencies

• Experience with HR information systems and payroll integration.
• Skilled in recruitment, profiling, and shortlisting techniques.
• Ability to interpret HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, productivity).
• Knowledge of SARS, UIF, COIDA, and H&S compliance regulations.
• Understanding of OHSA, workplace risk assessments, and safety processes.

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Behavioural Competencies

• Empathetic yet fair, balancing understanding with accountability.
• Tough-minded but respectful in handling sensitive HR cases.
• Strong conflict resolution skills, able to mediate effectively.
• Highly trustworthy, professional, and able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

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Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years HR management experience (multi-branch experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law and Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience with payroll systems (Sage, SimplePay, or similar).
• Valid driver's licence (for branch visits, investigations, and safety audits).
• HR Diploma or Degree preferred; H&S certification is a strong advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R18 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person