Senior Human Resources Manager

Purpose of the position: Based in Jet Park, the purpose of this position is to provide a strategic and operational Human Resources function to the Corporate Stores Division.

Responsibilities

  • Provide HR as well as operational service to corporate stores in South Rand, North Rand and Lowveld Regions.

  • Manage and maintain open and regular communication with key stakeholders, including Retailers and Retail operations

  • Manage remuneration and benefits

  • Strategic Talent Management and Succession Planning

  • Ensure recruitment is aligned with EE targets

  • Strategic management of Training and Development

  • Manage third-party stakeholders such as the Wholesale and Retail SETA and service providers

  • Budgets, expenses and forecasting

  • Collaboration with Central Office

  • Improve HR processes

  • Advise and partner with the executive team in driving performance management processes

  • Promote employee engagement through culture, values, continuous improvement, team development and empowerment interventions

  • Implement HR strategies that positively impact the bottom line of the business

  • Identify areas of potential risk to business units

Qualifications and Experience

  • National Senior Certificate (Matric) is a pre-requisite.

  • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management

  • Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in an HR Management role

  • Extensive knowledge of South African labour legislation and dispute resolution structures

  • Industrial Relations experience in a Unionised environment (essential)

  • Experience with CCMA conciliations and arbitrations

  • Proven experience in talent identification, people development, training implementation and facilitation

  • High integrity with the ability to coach, mentor and manage high-stress environments

  • Strong relationship-building capability with diverse groups

  • Sound leadership and people management skills

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Negotiation and time management skills

  • Willingness and flexibility to travel extensively

  • Previous creditors/finance-related experience

  • Working knowledge of MS Outlook and intermediate Excel

SPAR South Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

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