A rapidly growing industrial business operating within the material handling and outsourced operational services sector is seeking an experienced HR Manager to establish, lead and mature the HR function within its South African operation. The business represents a leading global OEM brand and operates across multiple African markets, employing over 1,200 staff across the group. Having recently established operations in South Africa, the company is entering an exciting growth phase and plans to significantly expand its local workforce over the next 12 months. This is a highly operational HR role requiring a hands-on, commercially minded HR professional with strong labour relations experience and a deep understanding of blue-collar workforce management, union engagement, bargaining councils and outsourced workforce structures. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating in industrial and client-site environments and confident managing complex employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, workforce compliance and operational HR support in a fast-paced, growing business. Strategic HR Leadership Labour Relations, Union and Bargaining Council Management Labour Outsourcing / TES / Client-Site Workforce Management Blue-Collar and Industrial Workforce Management HR Operations and Compliance Recruitment, Onboarding and Workforce Scaling Performance Management and Employee Development Health, Safety and Site Compliance Support Desired Experience & Qualification Minimum 8-10 years HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in an HR Manager or senior HR generalist role. Strong labour relations experience in South Africa. Proven experience working with unions and shop stewards. Proven experience with bargaining councils. Experience managing blue-collar employees. Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, equipment, engineering, mining, construction, material handling or similar operational environment. Experience with labour broking, temporary employment services, outsourced workforce models or employees deployed to client sites. Experience handling disciplinary hearings, grievances, incapacity processes, dismissals and CCMA / bargaining council matters. Strong understanding of South African employment legislation. Experience supporting business growth, workforce scaling or operational expansion would be highly advantageous. Experience in a multinational, OEM or Pan-African business would be advantageous but is not essential. Required Qualifications Essential Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Psychology, Business Management or a related field. Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and dispute resolution processes. Valid driver licence and willingness to travel to client sites where required. Advantageous Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law, Industrial Relations or HR Management. SABPP registration or similar professional HR registration. CCMA / bargaining council representation experience. Experience in material handling, logistics, warehousing, industrial equipment, OEM, manufacturing or technical services environments. If you meet the requirements for the role, we would love for you to apply!