My client in Stellenbosch, a prestigious luxury wine estate, is seeking to appoint an experienced and hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead the full HR function across its hospitality, wine estate and farming operations.
IMPORTANT: Only candidates with a strong HR track record gained within one or more of the following environments should apply: luxury hospitality, wine estates, vineyards, cellars, tourism or farming/agricultural operations. Candidates without relevant industry experience will not be considered.
This unique opportunity is ideally suited to an HR professional who understands the complexities of managing people within a dynamic operational environment and who has experience supporting diverse teams across hospitality, wine and agricultural operations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full HR function, including payroll, recruitment, employee relations, labour law compliance, performance management and organisational development, while partnering with operational leaders to drive excellence across the estate.
A proven understanding of the culture, pace and workforce dynamics within a luxury hospitality, wine estate, vineyard, cellar or farming environment is essential for success in this role.
Please note: Due to the specialised nature of this position, applications from candidates without direct HR experience in luxury hospitality, wine estate, tourism or agricultural environments will not be progressed.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the full HR function across the business
- Managing weekly wages, monthly payroll, leave administration and statutory payroll submissions
- Maintaining HR records, employee files, time & attendance systems and HR compliance
- Managing the full recruitment and onboarding process
- Drafting employment contracts, job descriptions and HR documentation
- Advising management on labour legislation, HR policies and best practice
- Managing disciplinary hearings, grievances, poor performance, incapacity processes and CCMA matters
- Ensuring compliance with Employment Equity, Skills Development, UIF, COIDA and all labour legislation
- Driving performance management, remuneration reviews, training and employee development initiatives
- Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and employee engagement programmes
- Partnering with Heads of Department to support operational objectives, workforce planning and organisational growth
- Leading HR projects that enhance employee experience, compliance and business performance
Criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field
- Minimum 5 years' Human Resources Management experience within a luxury hospitality environment, preferably a wine estate / wine farm, hotel, lodge or tourism operation
- Proven experience managing the full HR function, including payroll and statutory submissions
- Extensive knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices
- Strong Industrial Relations experience, including disciplinary hearings, incapacity processes, retrenchments and CCMA representation
- Experience using HRIS, payroll and time & attendance systems
- Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
- Professional, confidential and solutions-driven with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels
- Passion for developing people and fostering a positive workplace culture
- Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
For further information and to apply:
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