Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Country HR team (1-4 direct reports and indirect reports)
• Deliver precise and compliant HR operations in a timely manner and with the highest degree of accuracy
• Interact closely with L&OD, Comp & Benefits, and Europe Central team 
• Be accountable for HR processes such as talent development, succession planning, performance assessments, onboarding, culture, and engagement initiatives that drive high-performing teams
• Work with senior managers across the business on performance management, organizational design, employee engagement, rewards- and workforce planning
• Coach and advise people managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues across multiple countries
• Partner with people managers to support the delivery of appropriate training and development programs
• Establish a trusted partnership with the business in your region
• Drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Design new policies and deliver on business-critical HR related projects

Key skills and Qualifications:

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Degree / Diploma in HR Management or Labour Law
• Registration with the South African Board for Personnel Practice (Advantage)
• Human Resources Management Education, Labour Law, Business Administration, or a related combination of education & experience providing the required knowledge, skills & abilities.
• HR experience leading initiatives within the business and 10+ years of HR experience, in a senior HR Leadership role overseeing site operations.
• Experience in working in an automotive, specifically with the MIBCO (Motor Industry Bargaining Council) Agreement
• Self-motivated, organized, accurate, confident, authentic, results-orientated, open-minded, enthusiastic, and energetic
• People management experience
• Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in English language, spoken and written