Job vacancy HR Manager

Our client is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school group designed to inspire students to achieve their maximum potential in a nurturing, progressive academic environment from Nursery to Year 13 with over 111 schools in over 24 countries.

The successful HR Manager will be responsible for:

• Consistently recruiting excellent staff. Manages and handles the hiring process, including writing job descriptions, placing advertisements, coordinating interviews and participating in the selection process.
• Champion the On-boarding process by ensuring that it's high-quality and up to date and provide clarity and connection for employees so their roles serve the overall business vision.
• Ensure a smooth Off-boarding process for terminated employees.
• Acts as liaison between employees and insurance provider(s) to resolve benefit related problems and ensure the effective utilisation of plans and positive employee relations.
• Training, counselling, and coaching our staff.
• Resolving conflicts through positive and professional mediation.
• Maintain Human Resources and Personnel systems and processes.
• Carrying out necessary administrative duties.
• Conducting performance reviews.
• Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law and human resources.
• Ensuring policy awareness and that the staff adhere to the HR policies.
• Creating clear and concise reports.
• Handling workplace investigations, disciplinary, and termination procedures. Responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints and harassment allegations and conducts investigations accordingly.
• Maintaining employee and workplace privacy.
• The HR Manager will be based in Gauteng.

The successful HR Manager will fit the following profile:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• A minimum of 10 years relevant General HR experience
• A minimum of 5 years relevant Management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent skills in computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite)
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize work duties.
• Excellent talent recognition skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Must reside in Gauteng.