Human Resources Manager-South africa

Overview

Wasion City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa — Human Resources Manager (South Africa). This role supports the newly established electricity meters manufacturing plant and serves as a key strategic partner to business leaders, connecting the local factory with the overseas HQ to shape the company’s people strategy and support growth from its early stages.

Key Responsibilities

• General HR Operations & Advisory : Provide expert HR support across all levels of management; guide and advise on labour legislation and HR best practices; maintain effective HR administration and documentation.
• Policies, Compliance & Governance : Draft and implement HR policies and procedures; identify compliance risks and recommend policy improvements; ensure adherence to labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EE Act, etc.).
• HR Projects & Change Management : Lead strategic HR projects and change initiatives; support restructuring and transformation processes; drive continuous improvement in HR practices.
• Performance & Talent Management : Develop departmental goals and establish KPIs / KPAs for performance management; oversee performance management cycles; support management on monthly performance reviews; identify training needs and support succession planning.
• Recruitment & Onboarding : Responsible for sourcing, interviews, onboarding, and employee induction; ensure timely and accurate documentation for new hires; oversee payroll administration, compliance, and reporting; manage employee benefits, bonuses, and statutory submissions (UIF, EMP201 / 501, etc.); registration & termination of staff on uFiling; ensure accurate reconciliations and payroll-related query resolution.
• Employee Relations : Handle disciplinary matters, hearings, and conflict resolution; represent the company at the CCMA; maintain a healthy employee-management relationship.
• HR Reporting & Analytics : Compile and present HR metrics and dashboards; analyse HR data to support decision-making and planning.

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