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Senior HR Manager - Remote

Full-time

Recruit-It

Key responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain the compliance framework: BCEA, LRA, OHS Act, BBBEE scorecard, and SETA/skills development (WSP/ATR, grants, levies).
  • Partner with the GCPO to drive a globally aligned, high-performance team, jointly defining focus areas and implementation strategy.
  • Provide senior, practical HR guidance to line managers and leadership on complex or sensitive matters.
  • Lead and grow the HR team as it scales (HR Managers, Business Partners, admin staff).
  • Own end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for quality, fast-ramping hires.
  • Oversee payroll liaison and accuracy, resolving escalated payroll/benefits queries.
  • Design and continuously improve HR policies, keeping them current, defensible, and consistently applied.
  • Maintain audit-ready records and report on core HR/IR metrics to inform business decisions.
  • Deliver GCPO/EXCO reporting dashboards, flagging key risks and mitigations.
  • Flag workforce, reward, or compliance risk early in business planning.
  • Support pays benchmarking to keep reward decisions defensible and market aligned.
  • Lead labor relations, IR, and ER, including CCMA representation and end-to-end case management (disciplinary, grievances, disputes, restructures, retrenchments).
 
Required capabilities:
  • 5+ years’ HR generalist experience with substantial, demonstrable depth in labor relations, IR, and ER.
  • Hands-on experience personally leading CCMA cases, disciplinary hearings, grievances, and restructures/retrenchments.
  • Practical experience with OHS, BBBEE scorecard management, and SETA/skills development submissions.
  • Experience managing or leading other HR professionals.
  • Confident, credible communicator able to navigate difficult conversations up to EXCO level.
  • Sound judgement and discretion with sensitive or high-risk matters.
  • Track record of building or strengthening a compliance framework, not just operating within one.
  • Equally comfortable at a strategic level and running HR operations hands-on.
 
Must have:
  • Relevant HR/IR qualification (HR, Industrial Psychology, Labor Law, or related)
  • Experience in a scaling, high-growth, or multi-entity business
  • Preferred
  • Experience supporting employees/contractors across other jurisdictions (EOR), particularly US, UK, or Brazil
  • Experience implementing or administering an HRIS platform
  • Exposure to organisational design, restructuring, or M&A people integration
Why you’ll love working for the company:
The company believes in taking care of their team and creating an environment where you can thrive. As part of their company, you will enjoy:
  • Flexible working arrangements : Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, they offer hybrid and remote options to suit your lifestyle.
  • Comprehensive benefits : From a wellness program to home office reimbursements and continuous learning opportunities, they have got you covered.
  • Team culture : Fun team-building activities, regular socials, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values transparency, accountability, and work-life balance.
  • Performance incentives : Competitive salaries, ESOP, and recognition for your hard work.
Vacancy posted 13 hours ago
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