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Applications are warmly invited for a HR Manager role based in Odendaalsrus. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
The HR Manager vacancy forms part of how the Odendaalsrus branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Odendaalsrus team.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Odendaalsrus also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The hr jobs space in Odendaalsrus offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Odendaalsrus team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Odendaalsrus have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
The Environment
On top of that, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
What You’ll Need
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.