Group HR Manager (Gauteng, Centurion)

ANEW Hotels & Resorts are looking for a Group HR Manager to lead the people function across all ANEW Hotels & Resorts properties and the Support Office. Set the group HR strategy, build a strong HR TEAM, and make sure ANEW attracts, grows and keeps great people while staying fully compliant.

The successful candidate will be based in Gauteng, Centurion.

Key Responsibilities

People Strategy

• Set the annual group HR strategy, plan and budget

• Align people plans with business goals for every property

• Lead workforce planning, org design and headcount control

• Own the HR policy and SOP framework and keep it current

• Maintain the ANEW Hotel Position Grading System and job titles

• Advise the MD and executive committee on all people matters

HR TEAM Leadership

• Lead the Senior HR Officer, L&D TEAM and HR Administrator and, through them, the Area HR Officers

• Set clear targets and KPIs for the HR TEAM

• Coach and develop the HR TEAM and build bench strength

• Make sure HR practice is consistent across all properties

• Partner with General Managers as a trusted people advisor

Talent & Recruitment

• Own the group talent acquisition strategy and employer brand

• Lead recruitment for senior and critical roles

• Make sure the ATS (Team Tailor) is used well across the group

• Manage recruitment agency relationships and costs

• Manage third party labour suppliers

• Lead succession planning and build an internal talent pool

• Drive onboarding, engagement and staff retention

Learning & Development

• Lead the L&D TEAM and set the group L&D strategy

• Own the CourseBox learning platform and its content plan

• Drive leadership and management development programmes

• Manage skills development, learnerships and Skills Development Levy claims

• Track training spend and results

IR & Compliance

• Own the IR approach and work with the external IR partner

• Guide managers on serious disciplinary, grievance and CCMA matters

• Ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act, BCEA, Employment Equity Act and Skills Development Act

• Lead Employment Equity and B-BBEE skills reporting

• Run HR audits and close compliance gaps

• Keep the business updated on labour law changes

Reward & Payroll

• Own the Annual Salary Increase Policy and pay structures

• Run salary benchmarking and the annual increase process with Finance

• Oversee payroll accuracy and HR data with the Group Financial Manager

• Manage benefits, incentives and recognition programmes

Governance & Reporting

• Own HR reporting, dashboards and metrics for the group

• Manage the HR budget, including recruitment and training spend

• Lead HR system and digital improvements (HRIS, automation)

• Report on people performance, risks and trends to the MD and board

Required Skills

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field (Honours or SABPP registration an advantage)

• 10+ years' HR experience

• 5+ years' HR leadership, across a multi-property group

• Hospitality or service industry experience

• Understanding of South African labour law and IR

• Strong grasp of reward, grading and payroll processes

• Experience with Employment Equity and skills development reporting

• Proven ability to coach and influence senior managers

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution

• Strong data, reporting and HR systems skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel

Performance Metrics

• Staff turnover and retention rates

• Time-to-fill and cost-per-hire

• Critical roles with a ready successor

• Training completion and CourseBox engagement

• Employee engagement scores

• IR case outcomes and CCMA results

• Compliance and HR audit results

• Employment Equity and B-BBEE skills targets met

• Payroll and HR data accuracy

• HR spend vs budget

• HR TEAM performance and development