HR Manager

HR Manager – Healthcare Sector Location: Randburg, Gauteng Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 07:00 – 16:00 Salary: Market-Related Start Date: As soon as possible Introduction Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Healthcare Centre in Randburg, for an experienced, qualified, and professionally registered HR Manager. This is a senior management position responsible for overseeing the full Human Resources function across a workforce of approximately 220 employees. The successful candidate will provide strategic HR leadership while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day operational management of Human Resources, ensuring legislative compliance, employee engagement, organisational development, and best HR practices within a structured healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities Human Resources Management - Manage and oversee the complete HR function across the organisation. - Develop, implement, review, and maintain HR policies and procedures. - Ensure compliance with all South African labour legislation and employment regulations. - Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and reporting. - Provide strategic HR guidance to executive management. Recruitment, Onboarding & Retention - Manage the full recruitment and selection process. - Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes. - Develop and implement employee retention strategies. - Support workforce planning and succession planning initiatives. - Build employer branding initiatives to attract quality talent. Employee Relations - Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary processes, hearings, and investigations. - Advise management on labour legislation and employee relations matters. - Represent the organisation during CCMA matters where required. - Promote fair, consistent, and legally compliant HR practices. Performance Management & Development - Oversee the performance management process. - Identify organisational training needs. - Coordinate employee development initiatives. - Support leadership development and career progression programmes. Compliance & Employment Equity - Ensure compliance with: - Labour Relations Act (LRA) - Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) - Employment Equity Act (EEA) - Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) - COIDA requirements - Manage Employment Equity planning, implementation, and reporting. - Support B-BBEE compliance through HR reporting and workforce planning. - Coordinate HR compliance audits. HR Administration - Oversee HR reporting and analytics. - Manage Injury on Duty (IOD) processes. - Support payroll by providing accurate HR information and employee data (payroll processing is not part of this role). - Ensure HRIS data integrity and reporting accuracy. Minimum Requirements Essential Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field. - Current professional registration with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) is essential. - Minimum of 5 years' Human Resources experience, including at least 2–3 years in a management or senior supervisory role. - Thorough knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices. - Experience managing the full HR function independently. - Experience in: - Recruitment and onboarding - Employee relations - Disciplinary processes and hearings - Performance management - Training and development - Employment Equity - COIDA / Injury on Duty processes - B-BBEE compliance - Experience working with HR Information Systems (HRIS). - Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency. Advantageous - Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or Labour Relations. - Previous HR experience within the healthcare industry. - Professional HR certification, such as: - SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP - PHR or SPHR - Other recognised HR certifications. Key Competencies - Strong leadership and people management skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities - High level of professionalism and confidentiality - Sound knowledge of employment legislation - Strong organisational and planning skills - Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation abilities - Strategic thinking with operational execution capability - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities - High attention to detail and compliance focus Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will: - Be a qualified and professionally registered HR professional. - Have experience managing a full HR department independently. - Be confident operating within a regulated healthcare environment. - Demonstrate excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. - Be proactive, organised, and solutions driven. - Build strong relationships with employees and management. - Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality. How to Apply