Group HR Manager

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a seasoned Group HR Manager to oversee the human resources functions within our client's organisation. This key leadership role demands an HR professional with a strong track record in the construction, manufacturing, and logistics industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives, ensuring compliance with labour laws, and managing employee relations and organisational change.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals, driving organisational growth and operational efficiency.
• Labour Law Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant labour laws and regulations, including managing relationships with bargaining councils and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• HR Team Management: Lead HR teams across multiple locations, promoting consistent HR service delivery and team effectiveness.
• Employee Relations: Handle employee grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary matters in a fair and lawful manner, ensuring a positive work environment.
• Talent Management: Oversee recruitment, talent development, and succession planning to support a high-performing workforce.
• Change Management: Lead HR initiatives during organisational transitions, ensuring smooth implementation and adaptability among employees.
• Compensation & Benefits: Manage the development and administration of compensation, benefits, and rewards programs.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use HR metrics and data analysis to inform HR strategies and improve processes.
• Project Management: Lead and oversee HR projects, including policy updates, system implementations, and company-wide initiatives.
• Employee Engagement: Develop and promote strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

• Labour Law Knowledge: Extensive understanding of labour laws and experience with bargaining councils.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in managing HR teams across various locations and business units.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop HR strategies that align with broader business goals.
• Communication: Strong communication skills for effectively interacting with employees, executives, and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong skills in resolving employee issues and handling HR challenges efficiently.
• Compliance & Ethics: Ensuring legal and ethical compliance in all HR matters.
• Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity to diverse cultural practices across various business environments.
• Project Management: Ability to lead HR projects and ensure timely, effective execution.

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in HR management, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or logistics sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of labour laws and experience dealing with bargaining councils.
• Strong leadership, change management, and strategic HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field (postgraduate qualification in HR preferred).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with HR data and systems.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and make sound decisions.
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic business environments.