WE ARE HIRING: HR MANAGER 

Industry: Engineering | Construction
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Johannesburg 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a well-established international organisation operating within the engineering sector, is seeking a highly experienced, hands-on and commercially astute HR Manager to lead its Human Resources function.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong, operationally focused HR leader who thrives in a demanding, fast-paced, labour-intensive environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full HR function, supporting a large blue-collar and white-collar workforce, driving Industrial Relations, ensuring legislative compliance and implementing structured HR policies and processes across the business.

We are looking for a leader who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves, engage directly with operational teams and take ownership of complex people matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Industrial Relations & Employee Relations
• HR Leadership & Operational Management
• Compliance, Transformation & Skills Development
• Payroll, Remuneration & Benefits
• Strategic HR & Organisational Development

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant three-year Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' generalist HR experience.
• At least 5 years' experience managing an HR function.
• Proven, hands-on Industrial Relations and Employee Relations experience.
• Strong experience managing disciplinary hearings, grievances and complex labour matters.
• Practical knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Experience in strategic HR management, recruitment and selection.
• Experience with remuneration, benefits and payroll oversight.
• Exposure to digital HR management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience in talent development and performance management.

HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience within engineering, construction, mining services, industrial contracting or manufacturing.
• Proven experience supporting large blue-collar or unionised workforces.
• Exposure to multi-site operational environments.
• Experience with CCMA and MEIBC proceedings.
• Strong Employment Equity, B-BBEE and Skills Development experience.
• Experience working within an international or multinational organisation.
• Additional qualifications in Strategic Management or Compensation and Benefits.

Apply today through Boardroom Appointments.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered. All applications will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.