Group Human Resources Officer (JB5351)

Group Human Resources Officer (JB5351)
Sandton, Gauteng
R70 000 to R85 000 a month CTC
Permanent

Lead HR Strategy at a Group Level – Shape Culture, Drive Transformation, and Enable Growth

Are you a seasoned Human Resources leader ready to elevate your career within a rapidly growing, multi-sector organisation? We are partnering with a future-forward, innovation-driven private group that spans automotive retail, specialized manufacturing, and commercial real estate.

This is a pivotal executive HR leadership role where you will own and drive the full human capital agenda—from strategic workforce planning and culture development to operational HR excellence and compliance. You will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer and play a vital role in shaping a high-performance, values-led culture across multiple business units.

This opportunity offers more than just a job, it offers influence, autonomy, and the chance to leave a legacy in a business that is committed to people development, transformation, and long-term value creation.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Organisational Psychology (Honours or Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 5 years’ senior HR leadership experience in a multi-site or multi-entity environment
Proven ability to lead cross-functional HR initiatives at scale
Deep understanding of South African labour law, HR governance, and MIBCO regulations
Experience managing BBBEE strategy, SETA compliance, and equity planning
Demonstrated success in leading HR teams, coaching senior management, and driving business transformation through people
Proficient in HRIS platforms, reporting tools, and digital HR systems
Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with operational execution
Areas of Expertise:
HR Strategy & Business Partnering
Organisational Design & Culture Building
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Performance & Reward Management
Learning & Development Programme Leadership
Change Management & Leadership Development
Labour Relations & Disciplinary Procedures
BBBEE, SETA, and Employment Equity Compliance
HR Technology, Payroll Oversight & Process Automation
Employee Engagement, Wellbeing & Retention Strategy

Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and lead the implementation of an integrated HR strategy that aligns with business growth objectives
Collaborate with the executive team to shape organisational design and drive change initiatives
Build and mentor a high-performing HR team to support the evolving needs of the business
Lead talent acquisition and succession planning initiatives to ensure future workforce readiness
Oversee the rollout of a new Learning & Development Centre, including accredited internal leadership tracks
Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and performance excellence
Ensure governance and compliance with all labour laws, health & safety frameworks, and union agreements (MIBCO)
Own the BBBEE strategy, leveraging SETA partnerships, learnerships, and transformation initiatives
Implement scalable HR systems and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making
Provide strategic counsel to business leaders on workforce planning, change readiness, and employee relations

This role is perfect for a visionary HR executive who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and is looking to take ownership of people, culture, and transformation strategies at a group level. If you're passionate about unlocking talent potential and building resilient, values-driven organisations

High impact: You’ll help shape the future of a growing, multi-sector business
Executive influence: Direct access to C-suite decision-makers
Growth environment: A culture that embraces innovation, agility, and people-first values
Diversity of scope: From automotive to manufacturing and real estate every day brings something new
Strategic & operational: Balance high-level strategy with day-to-day execution

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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