Human Resources Manager

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGER | JOHANNESBURG

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Type: Permanent
Salary: Market-related

Are you a passionate Human Capital professional who thrives on creating exceptional employee experiences, building strong workplace cultures and driving people-focused initiatives?

We are looking for an experienced Human Capital Manager to join a dynamic South African organisation and take ownership of a broad generalist portfolio across its local offices.

THE ROLE

This is a hands-on, varied Human Capital role for someone who is highly organised, proactive, self-motivated and emotionally intelligent.

You will play a key role in supporting employees and managers while driving initiatives across employee relations, culture, wellbeing, compliance, recruitment, learning and development, engagement and office operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Culture & Communication

• Champion company culture and values.
  
• Develop and distribute employee communications.
  
• Support a positive employee experience.
  

Employee & Industrial Relations

• Advise and support management on employee relations matters.
  
• Manage counselling, disciplinary, incapacity and grievance processes.
  
• Support conflict resolution and performance management.
  
• Conduct investigations and prepare relevant documentation.
  
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation.
  

Employment Equity & Compliance

• Coordinate Employment Equity processes and forums.
  
• Prepare statutory reporting.
  
• Monitor work permit requirements.
  
• Conduct regular compliance audits.
  
• Support workplace Health & Safety initiatives, training and reporting.
  

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment administration and onboarding.
  
• Ensure systems, access, equipment and documentation are ready for new employees.
  
• Coordinate and facilitate employee induction programmes.
  

Learning & Development

• Coordinate cross-training initiatives.
  
• Support Human Capital policy training.
  
• Coordinate culture and development programmes.
  
• Monitor and report on performance appraisal outputs.
  

Employee Engagement & Recognition

• Drive employee recognition programmes and celebrations.
  
• Coordinate staff engagement initiatives and internal events.
  
• Support annual and regional employee functions.
  

Employee Wellbeing & Office Operations

• Coordinate employee wellbeing initiatives.
  
• Manage event logistics, suppliers, communications and budgets.
  
• Support office facilities and employee requirements.
  
• Liaise with building management and service providers.
  

Human Capital Administration

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual Human Capital reports.
  
• Manage Human Capital data and reporting.
  
• Develop presentations and employee communications.
  
• Monitor budgets and support cost-effective decision-making.
  
• Manage internship programmes in collaboration with the wider Human Capital team.
  

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:

Passionate about people, culture and employee wellbeing
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Emotionally intelligent, empathetic and approachable
Proactive, resilient and able to work under pressure
Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders
Professional, trustworthy and discreet
A strong problem solver with a solutions-focused mindset

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Human Capital Management, Business Administration or a related field is advantageous.
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Human Capital / HR Generalist role.
  
• Strong Employee Relations and Industrial Relations experience.
  
• Good knowledge of South African labour legislation.
  
• Experience across recruitment, learning & development and employee engagement.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams).
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
  

Benefits

50% medical aid and provident fund