HR Manager

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

• 35 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