HR MANAGER - R 60--55k pm - PAARL, CPT

A well-established manufacturing business in Paarl
is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and
professionalise its HR function. With a workforce of around 150 employees —
spanning both blue-collar production staff and office professionals — this is a
key opportunity to shape culture, strengthen compliance, and drive initiatives
that support people and business growth.

The successful candidate will be both strategic and
hands-on: ensuring compliance and policies are upheld, while also building a
strong foundation for recruitment, staff development, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Oversee
  job descriptions, grading, and pay standardisation.
  
• Manage
  the candidate pipeline and CV library for production and office roles.
  
• Conduct
  interviews, coordinate selection, and manage smooth onboarding.
  
• Facilitate
  induction and training programmes to ensure readiness and retention.
  

HR Management & Compliance

• Serve
  as policy custodian and ensure consistent compliance across the workforce.
  
• Manage
  Employment Equity, B-BBEE scorecard processes, and SETA training
  requirements.
  
• Oversee
  disciplinary processes, maintain accurate records, and support fair
  employee relations.
  
• Coordinate
  annual performance evaluations (with a strong focus on production staff).
  

Time, Attendance & Payroll

• Oversee
  shift planning, team scheduling, overtime, and leave tracking (in
  partnership with line managers).
  
• Validate
  timesheets and manage HR systems such as Uniclox.
  
• Supervise
  monthly payroll for salaried staff and fortnightly wages for production
  staff (with HR assistant support).
  
• Handle
  staff expense claims and maintain accurate reporting.
  

Employee Development & Culture

• Drive
  HR initiatives that strengthen company values, staff engagement, and
  culture.
  
• Support
  training and development across levels, from shop floor to management.
  
• Partner
  with managers and team leads to ensure accountability for performance,
  teamwork, and attendance.
  
• Foster
  an environment where employees feel valued and supported to grow.
  

 What’s on Offer

• Competitive
  salary package.
  
• The
  opportunity to lead HR in a growing, proudly South African manufacturing
  business.
  
• A
  role with direct impact: from improving employee wellbeing and compliance
  to building a high-performing, loyal workforce.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s
  Degree in Human Resources or related field 
  
• Minimum
  of 3-5 years’ experience in HR management within manufacturing, FMCG or a similar labour-intensive environment.
  
• Strong
  knowledge of South African labour law, Employment Equity, and B-BBEE
  compliance.
  
• Proven
  track record in managing both blue-collar and white-collar workforces.
  
• Hands-on
  experience with HR systems (e.g. Uniclox, SimplePay, or similar).
  
• Excellent
  interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
• Ability
  to balance compliance requirements with people-focused culture
  initiatives.
  

Benefits

What’s on Offer

• Competitive
  salary package
  
• The
  opportunity to lead HR in a stable fast growing manufacturing enterprise
  
• A
  role with direct impact: from improving employee wellbeing and compliance
  to building a high-performing, loyal workforce