HR Manager (Small to Medium Business)

People issues land on your desk first at this retail chain region in Pretoria West, and you'll sort them fairly. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a retail chain region in Pretoria West. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Compile the Employment Equity report and the Workplace Skills Plan.
• Handle grievances with notes, dates and a clear written outcome.
• Run onboarding, contracts and probation reviews for new staff.
• Track leave, absenteeism and sick notes and act on patterns.
• Consult with shop stewards and attend union meetings.
• Run exit interviews and report turnover each quarter.
• Coordinate training and submit SETA grant claims on time.

• Confident facilitating hard conversations with managers and unions
• CCMA experience, at least at conciliation
• At least 3 years as an HR officer or generalist
• Good report writing and Excel
• Valid driver's licence for multi-site roles
• Solid working knowledge of the LRA, BCEA and EEA

• Medical aid and provident fund contributions
• Annual performance bonus
• Company car or travel allowance for site visits

• Quantify your IR work: how many hearings, CCMA cases and outcomes; that is what HR managers check first.
• Prepare for a case-study question on dismissing an employee fairly, and walk through procedure and substance.