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Flysafair careers – Senior Manager: HR & Corporate Services

Senior Manager: HR & Corporate Services

About the Program

Job Description

• Oversee day-to-day HR administration, policies, and systems to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR services.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with labour legislation and company strategy.
• Monitor HR metrics such as turnover, headcount, and absenteeism, preparing management reports with actionable insights.
• Drive process improvements and digitisation initiatives to enhance HR efficiency and employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Employment Equity and Skills Development.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment strategies for all levels, attracting high-calibre talent aligned with workforce plans.
• Guide the team through interview, selection, and appointment processes.
• Build talent pipelines by partnering with external agencies, professional networks, and educational institutions.
• Provide expert guidance on labour law, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Chair or support complex investigations, hearings, and consultations, ensuring procedural fairness.
• Build line management capability to manage employee relations proactively and ethically.
• Maintain constructive relationships with unions and employee representatives, mitigating potential disputes.
• Oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality, and partner with Finance on deductions, benefits, and reconciliations.
• Continuously improve payroll systems and resolve escalated payroll queries.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on people-related strategies and risks.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (line managers, executives) and external stakeholders (regulators, service providers).
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Represent the organisation at industry forums, regulatory engagements, and talent markets to strengthen employer branding.
• Lead and develop the HR team, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being initiatives.
• Lead the development and delivery of HR dashboards and analytics to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure data integrity within HR systems and drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Use analytics to inform workforce planning and other strategic HR initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential).
• BCom degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related discipline (Essential).
• Postgraduate Honours in HR or Business Leadership (Essential).
• Master’s degree in HR or Business Leadership (Advantageous).
• 10–12 years’ experience in HR, including at least 5 years in a management role (Essential).
• Experience in HR systems, process automation, and data analytics (Essential).
• Proven experience managing a diverse HR team across multiple functions (Essential).
• Aviation industry experience (Advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of HR procedures, relevant legislation (BCEA, EEA, Codes of Good Practice), Employment laws, Skills Development, and Employment Equity.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably Sage People 300) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong knowledge of HR technology and analytics for tracking HR metrics.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive employee information.
• Impartial, objective, approachable, and compassionate.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Assertive, flexible, adaptable, and influential.

Application Guidelines

• Email applications will not be accepted.
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.
• If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

FlySafair reserves the right:

• Not to proceed with this vacancy.
• To appoint candidates based on operational requirements.

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