HR Manager at The Institute for Economic Justice| Apply Now!

🏢 Company: Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ)
📍 Address: 12 Vilakazi Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001, South Africa

📂 Job Category: Human Resources
⏰ Employment Type: Part-time (3-year contract, 3 days per week)
🌍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (Hybrid – in-office on Tuesdays & Thursdays)
🗓️ Deadline: 22 August 2025

🔹 About the Role

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) is seeking a seasoned and values-driven Human Resources Manager to strengthen our HR systems and practices in alignment with our mission. As IEJ grows in size and complexity, this role will be central to enhancing staff well-being, ensuring compliance, and fostering organisational cohesion.

You will work closely with the Leadership Team and Line Managers to embed strategic HR processes, build organisational capacity, and promote a healthy, high-performance work culture. This is a leadership opportunity for an individual who thrives on people-centred growth and has a strong background in organisational development.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

Culture & Organisational Development

• Lead culture-building initiatives, including behavioural norms and “Ways of Working” frameworks

• Facilitate organisational development interventions for alignment and team dynamics

• Drive employee engagement, workplace wellness programs, and change readiness

Strategic HR Leadership & Compliance

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures aligned with employment legislation and IEJ priorities

• Ensure compliance with BCEA, LRA, EEA, POPIA, and other applicable laws

• Advise leadership on workforce planning, equity, and HR risk management

People, Systems & Operations

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and career development

• Standardise HR processes and documentation (contracts, SOPs, PDPs, grievances)

• Research and implement digital HR systems for efficiency and analytics

Learning & Development

• Coordinate and monitor Professional Development Plans across the organisation

• Manage training programs and ensure equitable access to growth opportunities

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in HR Management, Organisational Psychology, or related field (postgraduate preferred)

• Minimum 7 years progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership

• Proven track record in organisational development, culture transformation, and change management

• Experience in civil society, non-profit, or values-driven organisations

• Strong understanding of South African labour law and compliance requirements

💡 Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on HR systems design expertise

• Skilled facilitator for culture change and team development

• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities

• Data-driven with people analytics and workforce planning experience

• Able to balance compliance with empathetic leadership

📄 CV Tips for This Role

• Highlight experience in organisational development and culture transformation

• Showcase leadership in HR systems design and policy implementation

• Include examples of change management or team-building initiatives you have led

• Demonstrate knowledge of South African HR legislation with real-world application

• Emphasise experience in non-profit or values-driven environments

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