About the position
HR Manager
Human Resources | Financial Services | Salary: Market-related
Play a key role in shaping people, culture, and compliance in a growing financial services business
About Our Client
Our client operates within the financial services sector and places strong emphasis on ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and people-centric practices. They are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace that supports both employee growth and business objectives.
The organisation offers a collaborative environment where the HR function plays a strategic and hands-on role across the full employee lifecycle, with real opportunity to influence culture, engagement, and operational excellence.
The Role: HR Manager
The HR Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end human resources activities, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and training. This role supports managers and employees across the business, ensuring HR best practices, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience while contributing to continuous improvement and ad-hoc HR projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement recruitment and selection strategies
- Partner with recruitment agencies, screen CVs, and conduct interviews
- Develop and manage a structured onboarding process for new hires
- Support managers with performance goal setting, reviews, and ongoing feedback
- Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and industry requirements
- Manage the FAIS representative register, CPD tracking, and qualification compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation
- Mediate and resolve employee relations issues and workplace conflicts
- Develop and implement employee engagement and inclusion initiatives
- Promote a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture
- Create, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures
- Design and deliver training and development programmes
- Stay current with HR legislation, regulations, and best practices
- Manage ad-hoc HR projects and support organisational change initiatives
About You
- 3-5 years experience as an HR Manager
- Financial services industry experience is advantageous
- Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, EEA, SDA, etc.)
- Experience across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and training
- High ethical standards with a strong sense of integrity and accountability
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Highly organised with excellent diary and time management skills
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills with emotional maturity and professional gravitas
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional telephone etiquette
- Confident in handling sensitive or difficult employee matters
- Motivated, energetic, and committed team player
- Adaptable and resilient, with a positive approach to change and new challenges
- Proficient in HR systems and technology, including applicant tracking systems
- Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field is advantageous
Desired Skills:
- HR Manager
- Financial services
- South African labour legislation
Desired Work Experience:
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