Overview
Head of Department – Human Resources Jobs in Johannesburg at Thriving Dirang
Location Head office – GP
Reports Structure
The Reports to the Managing Director
Purpose
The HOD-HR is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the human resources function within the organization.
This position focuses on the day-to-day execution and administration of HR activities. HOD-HR is responsible for the practical implementation and management of core HR processes.
The scope of HOD-HR responsibilities encompasses a wide range of activities, including recruitment and selection, employee training and development, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations and engagement, and the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
These operational aspects of HR are vital for ensuring the effective management of an organization’s human capital and maintaining a productive, motivated, and compliant workforce.
Education & Experience Required :
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Organizational Psychology or related field.
Seasoned HR Generalist, with at least 8 -10 years overall HR experience and at least 3 years leadership experience.
Proven experience within HR Operations implementation
Strong understanding and application of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multinational environment with close alignment to the Corporate HR partner and strategy.
Ability to apply the organizational strategy for BBBEE aligned to the existing BBBE legislation.
Advantageous
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
HR certification (e.g. PHR) preferred.
IT Systems & Applications
Microsoft Office (365), MS Outlook
Advanced Word, Excel, Power Point
MS Teams
Cloud OneDrive
Business Analytics Platform (BAP)
Digital Workplace (DWP)
SharePoint
HR Systems Competencies
Experience with HR management systems for:
Recruitment
Leave
Performance Management
Training
Personal Data
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Selection:
Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from job posting to onboarding.
Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs.
The alignment of the companies recruiting needs with recruitment agencies.
Maintain relationships with strategically aligned recruitment agencies.
Oversee the employee onboarding program.
Compliance and Policy Management
Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation (e.g., BCEA, LRA, EEA, POPIA, BBBEE).
Develop, review, and enforce HR global strategies, policies and procedures.
Serve as the custodian of all local HR policies, procedures, and templates
Ensure that employees and managers are aware of their responsibilities and follow compliant practices.
Learning and development:
Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives.
Develop and maintain the training policy.
Monitor training effectiveness and ROI.
Retention and engagement:
Develops and maintains initiatives to keep employees engaged and satisfied, contributing to lower staff turnover.
The above includes recognition programs, managing engagement surveys, and helping implement strategies to improve workplace morale.
Performance management:
Oversees the tools and systems used for employee performance reviews, goal setting, and feedback processes.
Ensures that performance management is consistent, transparent, and aligned with company objectives.
Support line managers in setting KPIs and conducting reviews.
Oversees the Succession Planning process for the company.
HR Systems and support:
Oversees the technology infrastructure that supports HR processes, such as SuccessFactors, People Solutions ATS, and payroll systems.
HR operations not only ensure these tools function correctly and drive outcomes, but also provide user support and training to all end-users (including people managers and individual contributor employees) to drive People Solution adoption.
Maintain accurate HR records and generate reports on key HR metrics.
Use data to inform strategic decisions.
Workplace employee well-being:
Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns and grievances.
Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Develop and maintain company policies and procedures, establish procedures for reporting workplace incidents, and take any other necessary steps to support employee well-being.
Benefits and compensation:
Oversee the annual employee increase process.
Oversee the deployment of the Global Incentive Framework
Oversee the administration of employee compensation and benefits.
Benchmark salaries and recommend adjustments to remain competitive.
Personal Attributes and Skills Required
Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics of an incumbent)
Strong command in overall HR operations and process.
Strong leadership and conflict resolution abilities.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and influence stakeholders.
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to identify problems, analyse data, and develop solutions.
Operations and Project management skills.
HR Knowledge and Experience: Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and relevant laws and regulations.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Technical HR operations skills.
Hours Of Work:
At times it will be expected to work extended hours to support customers
Travel:
May be required to travel locally to the main branches, Durban and Cape Town or one international trip to attend a Global HR Training or Conference per year.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:
overall HR: 1 year (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/07/01
Title: Head of Department – Human Resources
Company: Thriving Dirang
Location: Johannesburg
