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JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Regional HR and D&I Manager
Job Number: WD30253331
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Human Resources
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

JOB OVERVIEW

The Regional HR and D&I Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive Human Resources solutions across South Africa, supporting both office-based and field employees. Reporting directly to the HR Director for the MEA region, this role partners closely with leadership to implement HR strategies aligned to business objectives, with a strong emphasis on talent management, employee relations, operational excellence, and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I).

This is a senior HR business partner role within a global, matrixed organisation, requiring strong stakeholder management, operational expertise, and data-driven decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic HR & Business Partnering

• Provide end-to-end HR support to leaders and employees across the region.

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with overall business objectives.

• Support leadership effectiveness, talent development, engagement, and inclusion initiatives.

• Ensure consistent and fair application of HR policies and practices.

HR Operations & Employee Relations

• Streamline HR operations and optimise HR systems and processes.

• Advise managers on employment legislation, policy interpretation, and compliance matters.

• Lead and manage employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary processes.

• Coordinate with external legal advisors, consultants, and auditors as required.

Talent Management & Workforce Planning

• Execute strategies to attract, hire, develop, and retain top talent.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to meet workforce planning needs on time and within budget.

• Review and approve job descriptions and role requirements.

• Support succession planning, performance management, and retention initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards

• Advise leaders on compensation, benefits, and HR market trends.

• Administer and continuously improve benefits programs in partnership with Total Rewards.

• Explain benefit plans, costs, and enrolment processes to employees.

• Support employee recognition and reward programmes.

Diversity, Inclusion & Reporting

• Lead or contribute to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives at regional level.

• Prepare HR reports and dashboards to support strategic decision-making.

• Use HR data and analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Leverage tools such as Excel and Power BI for workforce reporting and insights.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Well-rounded HR experience, preferably within multinational organisations.

• Previous experience in an American industry organisational environment.

• Proven experience operating in a global, matrixed structure.

• Strong HR operations and business partnering background.

• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations and disciplinary processes.

• Proven contribution to or leadership of D&I initiatives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all organisational levels.

• Strong data and reporting skills, including:

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis)

  • Experience using Power BI for reporting and visualisation.

Preferred

• Experience supporting front-office or customer-facing teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and business acumen

• Strong stakeholder and relationship management

• High attention to detail and confidentiality

• Data-driven decision-making

• Change management and process improvement

• Influential communication and problem-solving

• Leadership, integrity, and sound judgement

CV TIPS FOR THIS ROLE

• Clearly highlight regional or national HR business partner experience.

• Demonstrate hands-on involvement in D&I initiatives with measurable outcomes.

• Showcase experience working in multinational or matrixed environments.

• Emphasise employee relations and labour law exposure.

• Include data and reporting capabilities, especially Excel and Power BI.

• Quantify achievements (e.g. turnover reduction, engagement improvements).

• Keep your CV professional, structured, and no longer than 2–3 pages.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE COMPANY

• Opportunity to work within a global, multinational organisation

• Exposure to regional and international HR strategies and initiatives

• Career growth and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture

• Competitive remuneration and benefits aligned to market standards

• Meaningful involvement in Diversity & Inclusion leadership

COMPANY POLICY & COMMITMENT

The company is committed to equal opportunity employment, diversity, and inclusion. All employment decisions are made based on merit, experience, and business needs. The organisation promotes fair treatment, ethical conduct, and compliance with applicable labour legislation and internal policies.