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.