Human Resoures Manager

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Human Resources
Reference: SW005209/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

A well-established client based in Strand is seeking to employ a Human Resources Manager to join their team.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):

1. Administration
2. Talent Acquisition and Staffing
3. Onboarding and Employee Integration
4. Training and Development
5. Employee Wellbeing
6. Compensation and Benefits
7. Legal Compliance
8. Employee Engagement and Corporate Culture
9. HR Budget Management
10. Workplace Safety and Compliance

Purpose of the Job:

HR plays a pivotal role in supporting the company consultants by addressing workforce challenges unique to the transport and logistics industry, such as high turnover, regulatory compliance, and operational agility
Through strategic people management practices, HR drives efficiency and adaptability across the organisation.
HR acts as a key liaison between employees and the company, fostering strong communication, trust, and engagement
The HR function also leads organisational change management initiatives, promotes talent retention, and implements innovative workforce solutions to maintain a competitive advantage.
Focusing on the company consultants' most valuable asset 'its employees' HR ensures that staff are engaged, supported, and equipped with the necessary tools, training, and resources to perform their roles effectively and safely.
Additionally, HR maintains a positive workplace culture and supports compliance with labour regulations, fostering an inclusive, ethical, and growth-oriented environment

Expected Outcomes:

Recruit, retain, and successfully integrate high-performing employees, fostering engagement, alignment with organisational goals, and promoting diversity and inclusive practices
Conduct comprehensive annual performance reviews, facilitate regular employee feedback sessions (quarterly, bi-annually), and set development goals
Drive skills growth through targeted learning initiatives, continuous career development programs, and support succession planning efforts
Maintain an employee turnover rate below industry averages through effective retention strategies and exit interview analysis
Promote employee wellness and well-being, with a focus on reducing voluntary turnover and maintaining a controlled attrition rate
Ensure conformance to labour and safety requirements through regular audits, training, and continuous monitoring
Manage Compensation, Recognition, and Rewards in line with Exco requirements, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity

Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Matric or equivalent qualification
BCom degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years' proven experience in an HR management or similar environment, ideally within the transport or logistics sector
Ability to develop and implement HR strategies, along with strong leadership skills
Excellent active listening, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Competence in building and managing effective interpersonal relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the company
Strong knowledge of human resources laws, labour contracts, hiring processes, and standard industry practices, with proven application in a medium-sized enterprise
Strong observational skills, effective communication, and the ability to establish rapport with employees
Ability to draft and enforce HR policies, rules, and SOPs effectively
Strategic thinking, proactive planning capabilities, and strong business acumen
Ability to combine strong communication and problem-solving skills to document perspectives and take action
Excellent organizational, data analysis, and multitasking abilities
Ability to quickly adapt to new technology and HR information systems (HRIS)
Empathy and collaboration in conflict resolution
Strategic influence and effective collaboration in cross-functional teams
Innovation and creative problem-solving with a focus on continuous improvements

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.