Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources department. The successful candidate will manage recruitment, payroll, industrial relations, statutory reporting, and compliance, while driving HR best practices to support the company's growth.Key Responsibilities:1. Industrial Relations (IR):Coaching managers and supervisors on Annual Performance Reviews.Managing employee grievances, disciplinary issues, and representing the company in CCMA hearings.Liaising with unions, chairing negotiations, and addressing employee/member concerns.Ensuring adherence to HR policies and procedures and representing the company in all dispute hearings.2. Training & Development:Developing annual training budgets and schedules in collaboration with line management.Overseeing training requests to ensure they are within budget.Conducting employee induction training and coaching team leaders on labour practices.Managing annual learnership intake and liaising with SETA for training contracts.3. Compliance & Statutory Reporting:Ensuring HR policies, procedures, and documentation meet legal and audit requirements.Preparing and submitting statutory reports, including EE, BBB-EE, WSP, ATR, and Quarterly Employment Statistics.Ensuring Workman's Compensation, PAYE, and Skills Levy submissions are completed accurately and on time.4. Payroll & HR Administration:Verifying and approving payroll, ensuring accurate data in the VIP payroll system.Compiling and updating organograms, appointment letters, and employment agreements.Monitoring and updating the payroll system to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.Managing the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, job specifications, and employment terminations.5. Recruitment:Collaborating with line managers to ensure recruitment is within budget and follows the proper process.Drafting job specifications, liaising with employment agencies, and managing the recruitment process from start to finish.Conducting interviews, shortlisting candidates, and preparing employment documentation.6. HR Administration & Reporting:Compiling and updating HR policies, job descriptions, and key performance areas (KPAs) for performance appraisals.Preparing annual people budgets, salary increase schedules, and other HR-related reports.Requirements:A relevant HR degree or diploma in HR Management.Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resources, particularly in a manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of labour laws, HR practices, and statutory reporting.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and people management skills.Experience handling industrial relations, including union negotiations and CCMA hearings.Advanced computer literacy, including VIP Payroll and MS Office.Preferred Skills:Initiative, target-driven, and self-motivated.Experience managing training and compliance within the FMCG sector.Ability to manage and develop relationships at all levels of the organisation.