HR MANAGER - R 60,000 - R 55,000 pm - PAARL, Western Cape

A well-established manufacturing business in Paarl is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and professionalise its HR function. With a workforce of around 150 employees — spanning both blue-collar production staff and office professionals — this is a key opportunity to shape culture, strengthen compliance, and drive initiatives that support people and business growth.

The successful candidate will be both strategic and hands-on: ensuring compliance and policies are upheld, while also building a strong foundation for recruitment, staff development, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Oversee job descriptions, grading, and pay standardisation.
  
• Manage the candidate pipeline and CV library for production and office roles.
  
• Conduct interviews, coordinate selection, and manage smooth onboarding.
  
• Facilitate induction and training programmes to ensure readiness and retention.
  

HR Management & Compliance

• Serve as policy custodian and ensure consistent compliance across the workforce.
  
• Manage Employment Equity, B-BBEE scorecard processes, and SETA training requirements.
  
• Oversee disciplinary processes, maintain accurate records, and support fair employee relations.
  
• Coordinate annual performance evaluations (with a strong focus on production staff).
  

Time, Attendance & Payroll

• Oversee shift planning, team scheduling, overtime, and leave tracking (in partnership with line managers).
  
• Validate timesheets and manage HR systems such as Uniclox.
  
• Supervise monthly payroll for salaried staff and fortnightly wages for production staff (with HR assistant support).
  
• Handle staff expense claims and maintain accurate reporting.
  

Employee Development & Culture

• Drive HR initiatives that strengthen company values, staff engagement, and culture.
  
• Support training and development across levels, from shop floor to management.
  
• Partner with managers and team leads to ensure accountability for performance, teamwork, and attendance.
  
• Foster an environment where employees feel valued and supported to grow.
  

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
  
• The opportunity to lead HR in a growing, proudly South African manufacturing business.
  
• A role with direct impact: from improving employee wellbeing and compliance to building a high-performing, loyal workforce.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
  
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in HR management within manufacturing, FMCG or a similar labour-intensive environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law, Employment Equity, and B-BBEE compliance.
  
• Proven track record in managing both blue-collar and white-collar workforces.
  
• Hands-on experience with HR systems (e.g. Uniclox, SimplePay, or similar).
  
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with people-focused culture initiatives.
  

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
  
• The opportunity to lead HR in a stable fast growing manufacturing enterprise
  
• A role with direct impact: from improving employee wellbeing and compliance to building a high-performing, loyal workforce