HR Manager

Good Day LinkedInWe are currently seeking an HR Manager.Location: On site across Durban:*Wentworth – 1 day per week*Mount Edgecombe – 3 days per week*Umbilo – 1 day per week (Travel to other company sites required)Reporting to: The DirectorsAppointment: Full-time, starting Dec 2025 Salary: Market-related, commensurate with experienceWe’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead the end-to-end people function across multiple operational sites. You’ll partner with leadership and line managers to build a high-performance, compliant and people-centred culture.This is both a strategic and hands-on role — the HR Manager will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, manage the HR Administrator, and provide guidance to line managers across the organisation. The position requires a proactive leader who can balance compliance, operational excellence, and employee engagement in a multi-site environment.Key Responsibilities· Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, SOPs, manuals, and compliance in line with BCEA, LRA, EE Act, OHSA, POPIA, and other relevant legislation.·  Work closely with Finance on payroll inputs, remuneration reviews, HR budgets, and reporting accuracy.·   Manage all employment contracts and employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance, retrenchment, mediation).·   Oversee full-cycle recruitment and structured onboarding programmes.·   Lead probation, performance reviews, and KPI alignment across teams.·   Develop and manage Personal Development Plans (PDPs), training, and career growth initiatives.·  Drive culture and engagement initiatives that strengthen staff morale and retention.·   Ensure compliance with EE and BBBEE requirements and reporting.·   Partner with leadership to align HR strategy to organisational goals and scaling requirements.·      Champion digital HR tools and process automation to improve HR service delivery.Qualifications and Experience·      Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or related field.·      5–7 years’ progressive HR experience, including more than 2 yrs at a managerial or business partner level.·      Demonstrated experience managing an HR Administrator or small HR team.·      Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, POPIA, OHSA).·      Experience working closely with Finance on payroll and HR budgeting.·      Experience managing multi-site operations and supporting 100+ employees.·      Proven expertise in HR compliance, employee relations, and organisational development.·      Advantageous: Experience in healthcare, non-profit, or professional services sectors.Skills ·      Strong interpersonal and communication skills.·      Excellent advisory and coaching capability for management and staff.·      High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity.·      Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.·      Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.·      Technologically adaptable with experience in HR systems, data, and analytics.·      Ability to work independently.Kindly submit the following by 28 Nov 2025:CV QualificationsEmail sarah@ode-consulting.com for the attention of Mrs Sarah Odendaal.