HR Operations Manager - M4

Sandvik · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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This role is essential to the modernization and digitization of HR, enabling a seamless employee experience and strengthening business agility across the Sales Area.

Key Performance Areas

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Participate in the formulation of the People strategy aligned with the Sales Area strategy.
Develop the Human Resource HR Operations Strategy for the Sales Area aligned to the Business Area People strategy.
Implement the approved HR Operations strategy within the Sales Area and communicate to the team.
Adjust the Human Resource operations strategy to meet changing markets and competitive conditions.
Develop, review and update HR policies within the sales area in consultation with key stakeholders.
Scan the environment both international and national and identify HR emerging trends that would impact the business and the management of people therein.
Provide strategic advice on compliance and implementation of M&As from the management of people perspective.

TACTICAL LEADERSHIP AND DELIVERY OF HR OPERATIONS

Translate the HR Operations and People Strategy into regional, actionable plans and SLAs.
Accountable for tactical target setting for HR Operations across the Sales Area.
Ensure decisions are guided by functional HR Strategy and priorities with mid to long-term horizon.
Lead teams delivering across the HR operations value chain in areas including but not limited to:
HR master data management,
Talent acquisition/onboarding/offboarding,
performance management,
talent management and succession planning,
employee relations,
employee engagement,
contractual documentation,
payroll interface activities,
compensation and benefits,
and process governance.
Allocate resources effectively and monitor performance to ensure operational outcomes meet functional priorities.

COMPLIANCE, GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEREMENT

Ensure compliance with labour legislation, global policies, Workday data standards, and audit requirements across the countries.
Lead the implementation of corrective actions following audits or risk reviews.
Serve as the accountable owner of HR operational compliance for the region.
Comply with safety regulations and internal standards and procedures.
Comply with applicable legislation.
Monitor compliance of team members to safety regulations, applicable legislation and internal standards and procedures.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Drive standardization and digitalization of HR processes in collaboration with HR Shared Services and Global HR Operations.
Lead cross-border initiatives to improve process efficiency and eliminate fragmentation.
Evaluate HR operational KPIs to identify and implement improvements.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

Lead, coach, and develop HR Operations professionals, ensuring capability growth and high engagement.
Establish performance standards and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Manage performance of subordinates through the development of performance agreements and conducting performance reviews.
Create learning opportunities for subordinates through the identification of areas for development, coaching and recommending formal functional training when required.
Implement talent management and succession planning frameworks.
Manage sound employee relations in accordance with HR policy and procedures.

Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent , Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related discipline
Master's degree and/or HR certification advantageous Computer literacy

8+ years relevant HR experience, with significant exposure to HR operations
Strong experience managing multi-country HR environments
Experience leading senior specialists or team leads
Proven track record driving digital HR transformation and process improvement
In-depth understanding of HR Operations, HR governance, employment legislation, HR systems Workday, and workforce data principles.
Must understand both HR functional strategy and business operational demands.

Deadline:15th September,2026