HR Manager

Bring your skills as a HR Manager to Bethlehem and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.

What This Role Involves

An experienced HR Manager is needed to support operations in Bethlehem. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hr jobs portfolio strong in Free State.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the HR Manager taking on this position.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hr jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Bethlehem much easier.

About Bethlehem

Bethlehem continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with in the Welkom gold fields. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Bethlehem cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Bethlehem, 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.

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.

In addition, 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.

Key Outputs

• Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
• Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
• Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
• Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
• Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
• Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
• Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations

Essential Criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
• Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
• Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
• 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment

Notably, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.