Sr. Human Resources Manager

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview:
Woolpert is hiring a dynamic and experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all aspects of our human resources function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the people agenda, aligning HR strategies with business goals, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational capabilities and a deep understanding of South African labor laws and HR best practices.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What you will do:

• Provide insights and recommendations to improve HR processes and support business growth.
• Participate in strategic planning and change management initiatives.
• Analyse HR metrics and prepare reports on turnover, recruitment, engagement, and training.
• Promote employee wellbeing through training, resources, and support programs.
• Manage the current team across admin and TA.
• Oversee the TA and onboarding process.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR-related matters.
• Resolve conflicts and grievances professionally, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to company policies.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programs.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, and POPIA.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures.
• Review and manage compensation structures, benefits, and rewards programs.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Human Resources field and a minimum of 5 years managing an HR team.
• Experience with Dayforce HRIS is desirable.
• Experience in an M&A environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices in South Africa.
• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, and policy development.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate organizational change and foster linkages between business objectives and human resources activities.
• Strong motivator and visionary with high energy and drive, accompanied by clear, purposeful and frequent communications.
• Must have the ability to bring immediate credibility to the human resources function through professional qualifications and leadership skills as well as project the highest levels of integrity. 
• Demonstrated strategic planning and strong communication & presentation skills.
• Effective listening skills, with flexibility in approach to solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
• Capable of managing multiple demands and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage to deadline.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.