Group HR Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Design, set up and implement a group people strategy aligned to business objectives


• Partner with executives and line managers to provide strategic and operational HR advice


• Draft, review and implement HR policies and procedures, keeping documentation current with legislative changes


• Manage HR disputes, grievances and disciplinary processes, including investigations, chairing hearings and issuing sanctions in line with the LRA and company policy


• Manage CCMA matters, including resolution, representation and preparation support


• Oversee performance management, including KPI tracking, contracting, reviews, PIPs and incapacity proceedings


• Administer leave policies in compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), including annual, sick, family responsibility, maternity and unpaid leave


• Drive employee wellness and engagement initiatives, including engagement planning and workload management


• Guide recruitment and onboarding activities across all levels


• Implement and optimise an HRIS, and maintain accurate HR records


• Compile monthly HR metrics and reports


• Support Employment Equity planning, reporting and committee facilitation


• Coordinate skills development and training needs


• Manage alumni communications

Minimum Requirements

• Postgraduate or undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field


• Current SABPP registration at HR Practitioner level or higher (non-negotiable)


• 5+ years’ experience in a generalist HR role, including senior HRBP or HR management experience


• Solid, demonstrable knowledge of South African labour legislation: LRA, BCEA, EEA, SDA and OHSA


• Proven track record in conducting disciplinary hearings, resolving grievances and managing complex ER matters


• Experience representing an organisation at the CCMA


• Experience developing HR policies and people strategy


• Experience administering and interpreting leave policies in line with BCEA requirements


• Exposure to HR in international or multi-country environments (UK exposure preferred)

Advantageous

• Payroll experience or exposure to payroll systems (e.g., Sage Payroll, Simple Pay)


• HRIS implementation experience


• Postgraduate qualification in HR or Labour Law


• Experience in a professional services environment