Senior HR Manager - Remote

Key responsibilities: - Build and maintain the compliance framework: BCEA, LRA, OHS Act, BBBEE scorecard, and SETA/skills development (WSP/ATR, grants, levies). - Partner with the GCPO to drive a globally aligned, high-performance team, jointly defining focus areas and implementation strategy. - Provide senior, practical HR guidance to line managers and leadership on complex or sensitive matters. - Lead and grow the HR team as it scales (HR Managers, Business Partners, admin staff). - Own end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for quality, fast-ramping hires. - Oversee payroll liaison and accuracy, resolving escalated payroll/benefits queries. - Design and continuously improve HR policies, keeping them current, defensible, and consistently applied. - Maintain audit-ready records and report on core HR/IR metrics to inform business decisions. - Deliver GCPO/EXCO reporting dashboards, flagging key risks and mitigations. - Flag workforce, reward, or compliance risk early in business planning. - Support pays benchmarking to keep reward decisions defensible and market aligned. - Lead labor relations, IR, and ER, including CCMA representation and end-to-end case management (disciplinary, grievances, disputes, restructures, retrenchments). Required capabilities: - 5+ years HR generalist experience with substantial, demonstrable depth in labor relations, IR, and ER. - Hands-on experience personally leading CCMA cases, disciplinary hearings, grievances, and restructures/retrenchments. - Practical experience with OHS, BBBEE scorecard management, and SETA/skills development submissions. - Experience managing or leading other HR professionals. - Confident, credible communicator able to navigate difficult conversations up to EXCO level. - Sound judgement and discretion with sensitive or high-risk matters. - Track record of building or strengthening a compliance framework, not just operating within one. - Equally comfortable at a strategic level and running HR operations hands-on. Must have: - Relevant HR/IR qualification (HR, Industrial Psychology, Labor Law, or related) - Experience in a scaling, high-growth, or multi-entity business - Preferred - Experience supporting employees/contractors across other jurisdictions (EOR), particularly US, UK, or Brazil - Experience implementing or administering an HRIS platform - Exposure to organisational design, restructuring, or M&A people integration Why youll love working for the company: The company believes in taking care of their team and creating an environment where you can thrive. As part of their company, you will enjoy: - Flexible working arrangements: Whether youre a night owl or an early bird, they offer hybrid and remote options to suit your lifestyle. - Comprehensive benefits: From a wellness program to home office reimbursements and continuous learning opportunities, they have got you covered. - Team culture: Fun team-building activities, regular socials, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values transparency, accountability, and work-life balance. - Performance incentives: Competitive salaries, ESOP, and recognition for your hard work.