HR Manager

About this role

SPAR is looking for an HR Manager based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to work with managers and staff across SPAR Eastern Cape. The role helps link HR strategy to business goals, so that teams perform well and stay engaged.

What you’ll do

• Give HR generalist support to the Eastern Cape Distribution Centre and related divisions.
• Lead HR projects that improve efficiency, transformation and process standards, and make sure HR policies and systems match SPAR’s priorities.
• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance cases, conflict resolution and workplace investigations, in line with the LRA.
• Review and update company policies and procedures so they stay compliant with labour law.
• Coach managers on performance management, team development, career planning and restructuring, and support the appraisal process.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding, including the talent acquisition strategy, resource planning and new-hire programmes.
• Analyse HR data, such as retention, engagement and survey results, and report on it to support decisions.
• Serve on the Transformation Committee and help drive SPAR’s culture and employee engagement.

What you need

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, or a National Diploma in Human Resources Management (required).
• National Senior Certificate (Matric) (required).
• At least 5 years’ experience as an HR Manager.
• Experience as an HR generalist is expected. The advert asks for 8 to 10 years in this area.
• Experience managing CCMA conciliations and arbitrations (essential).
• A proven track record in industrial relations.
• Thorough working knowledge of South African labour law, including the BCEA, LRA, EEA and CCMA processes.
• Experience with HR information systems and timekeeping systems.
• Microsoft Office skills and an understanding of HR metrics.
• Experience in a unionised environment (advantageous).
• Strong communication, negotiation, facilitation and people management skills.
• Willingness to work weekends or after hours when business needs it.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a senior HR professional who has run HR for a business with unions and complex employee relations. You should be comfortable with CCMA processes, able to advise managers clearly, and keen to use data to guide HR decisions.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree or diploma, matric certificate and a current CV ready to upload.
• Show your CCMA conciliation and arbitration experience with examples, such as the number of cases handled and the outcomes.
• Give clear evidence of your HR generalist years and your 5 years as an HR Manager, with employer names and dates.