HR Lead at Career Options Africa

Key Deliverables

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement site‑level HR strategies aligned with corporate and operational goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Mine Manager and senior leadership team.
• Lead and develop the site HR team, ensuring high service delivery standards.
• Drive a culture of safety, performance, accountability, and compliance.

Workforce Planning & Talent Management

• Lead workforce planning in line with mine plans and life‑of‑mine requirements.
• Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding, and off‑boarding processes.
• Support succession planning and critical skills development for operational roles.
• Oversee performance management processes, including reviews and disciplinary outcomes.

Employee & Labour Relations

• Manage employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary processes, and dispute resolution.
• Engage with trade unions, bargaining forums, and employee representatives.
• Support wage negotiations, shift arrangements, and collective agreements where applicable.
• Provide guidance on fair labour practices and dispute prevention.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, mining regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records, contracts, and statutory documentation.
• Support internal and external audits (labour, safety, social performance).
• Always ensure ethical HR practices and confidentiality.

Learning, Development & Capability Building

• Identify skills gaps and coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Support statutory and site‑specific competency requirements for mining personnel.
• Partner with line management on leadership development and supervisory training.
• Track training effectiveness and compliance with legal requirements.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Oversight

• Support remuneration benchmarking and grading frameworks.
• Oversee payroll inputs and ensure accuracy, compliance, and on‑time delivery.
• Administer employee benefits, leave, and medical or wellness programs.
• Support cost control and headcount budget management.

Health, Wellness & Social Performance

• Promote employee wellness, fitness for work, and absenteeism management.
• Support Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
• Contribute to social responsibility, local employment, and community engagement initiatives as required.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and deliver monthly HR dashboards and reports (headcount, turnover, absenteeism).
• Track HR KPIs and identify trends impacting productivity and retention.
• Provide data‑driven insights to management for informed decision‑making.

Qualification

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or Labour Relations.
• Minimum 8–10 years HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a mining or heavy industrial environment. Strong knowledge of labour legislation and employee relations.
• Proven experience supporting operational leadership teams. Desirable Post‑graduate qualification in HR, Labour Law, or Business Management. Experience in unionized mining environments. Exposure to remote or site‑based operations.