Description:
Senior HR Manager / HR Business Partner (Retail) (JB5333)
Sandton, Gauteng
R50 000 to R60 000 a month CTC
Permanent
A well-established and expanding medium-sized car dealership is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner or Senior HR Manager to spearhead its human resources function. This newly created role is ideal for a confident and strategic HR professional eager to make a tangible impact during a period of business growth and transformation. With multiple new dealership locations on the horizon, the successful candidate will be instrumental in embedding structure, driving forward-thinking HR initiatives, and partnering closely with senior leadership to ensure the organisation is well-prepared for scalable success
Minimum Requirements:
Relevant HR or Business qualification (degree/diploma preferred)
Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Manager (5+ years preferred)
Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and South African employment legislation
Demonstrated ability to design and implement HR strategies aligned to business objectives
Solid experience managing organisational change and culture development
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Confidence in partnering with senior leadership and operational teams
Assertive leadership style with a proactive mindset
Retail sector experience (preferred)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a strategic HR roadmap to support ongoing business growth and expansion
Lead all core HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance
Partner with leadership to drive culture initiatives, employee engagement, and retention strategies
Establish and implement HR policies and frameworks to enhance business scalability
Oversee organisational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
Serve as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on all HR matters
Ensure full compliance with labour laws and employment standards
Lead learning and development programs to build skills and leadership capability across the business
Monitor and analyse HR metrics to identify trends and implement improvements
Champion diversity, equity, wellness, and transformation initiatives in line with business goals
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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Requirements:
Relevant HR or Business qualification (degree/diploma preferred)
Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Manager (5+ years preferred)
Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and South African employment legislation
Demonstrated ability to design and implement HR strategies aligned to business objectives
Solid experience managing organisational change and culture development
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Confidence in partnering with senior leadership and operational teams
Assertive leadership style with a proactive mindset
Retail sector experience (preferred)