HR Manager at Boardroom Appointments

• Our client, a well-established international organisation operating within the engineering sector, is seeking a highly experienced, hands-on and commercially astute HR Manager to lead its Human Resources function.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a strong, operationally focused HR leader who thrives in a demanding, fast-paced, labour-intensive environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full HR function, supporting a large blue-collar and white-collar workforce, driving Industrial Relations, ensuring legislative compliance and implementing structured HR policies and processes across the business.
• We are looking for a leader who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves, engage directly with operational teams and take ownership of complex people matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Industrial Relations & Employee Relations
• HR Leadership & Operational Management
• Compliance, Transformation & Skills Development
• Payroll, Remuneration & Benefits
• Strategic HR & Organisational Development

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant three-year Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' generalist HR experience.
• At least 5 years' experience managing an HR function.
• Proven, hands-on Industrial Relations and Employee Relations experience.
• Strong experience managing disciplinary hearings, grievances and complex labour matters.
• Practical knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Experience in strategic HR management, recruitment and selection.
• Experience with remuneration, benefits and payroll oversight.
• Exposure to digital HR management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience in talent development and performance management.

HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience within engineering, construction, mining services, industrial contracting or manufacturing.
• Proven experience supporting large blue-collar or unionised workforces.
• Exposure to multi-site operational environments.
• Experience with CCMA and MEIBC proceedings.
• Strong Employment Equity, B-BBEE and Skills Development experience.
• Experience working within an international or multinational organisation.
• Additional qualifications in Strategic Management or Compensation and Benefits.