HR Manager
Recruiter:
Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
Job Ref:
JHB002786/BP
Date posted:
Monday, April 13, 2026
Location:
Bryanston, South Africa
SUMMARY:
- Recruitment & Talent Management
- Oversee recruitment for all lodges and head office positions.
- Develop job descriptions and manage the full hiring process.
- Coordinate interviews with lodge managers and department heads.
- Manage onboarding and induction for new employees.
- Employee Relations
- Act as the main HR contact for lodge managers and staff.
- Handle disciplinary procedures, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- Ensure fair labour practices across all properties.
- Promote positive workplace culture and employee engagement.
- Labour Law Compliance
- Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation, including:
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Labour Relations Act
- Employment Equity Act
- Maintain proper employee records and HR policies.
- Represent the company in labour matters if necessary.
- Training & Development
- Identify training needs for lodge staff.
- Coordinate skills development and hospitality training programs.
- Manage performance reviews and development plans.
- Support leadership development for lodge managers.
- HR Administration
- Maintain employee files, contracts, and HR documentation.
- Manage leave records, disciplinary records, and HR reports.
- Oversee HR systems and employee databases.
- Payroll & Benefits Support
- Work with finance/payroll teams to ensure accurate payroll.
- Manage employee benefits, leave, and allowances.
- Ensure compliance with statutory deductions.
- Policy Development
- Develop and update HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure consistent implementation across all lodges.
- Implement HR best practices within the hospitality industry.
- Health & Safety
- Support compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
Assist with incident reporting and risk management.
POSITION INFO:
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in:
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Business Administration
- 5–8 years HR experience (preferably in hospitality, tourism, or lodge operations).
- Knowledge of South African labour legislation.
- Experience managing HR for multiple sites or branches.
Preferred
- HR certification from South African Board for People Practices (SABPP).
- Experience in the hospitality or lodge industry.
- HRIS and payroll system experience.
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- Key Skills
- Strong knowledge of labour law
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Leadership and management
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- HR strategy and workforce planning
- Organizational and administrative skills