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HR People Partner​/HR Manager- Pharma

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: Antal International
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    Talent Manager, HR Manager, Employee Relations, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
  • Management
    Talent Manager, HR Manager, Employee Relations, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 ZAR Monthly ZAR 55000.00 MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description

We are recruiting a Principal HR People Partner / HR Manager to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa for our client which is a leading global pharmaceutical organization, recognized for its strong scientific heritage, innovative product portfolio, and unwavering commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide. Operating across international markets, the company fosters a culture of ethics, collaboration, and high performance, empowering professionals to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Salary- 55,000 ZAR Monthly Net + Annual Bonus +13th Month Salary

Hybrid Working Model

Role Purpose

As the Principal HR People Partner
, you will serve as a strategic advisor and coach to business leaders and employees, driving workforce performance and organizational effectiveness.
You will provide end-to-end HR partnership across talent, engagement, change, and operational excellence, while ensuring full compliance with South African labour legislation and corporate policies.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Partnership

  • Act as a trusted partner to the Regional Director and leadership team.
  • Actively contribute to business strategy through workforce planning, organizational design, and people initiatives.
  • Lead and support organizational change
    , ensuring clear communication, stakeholder alignment, and employee adoption.
  • Develop and implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement, motivation, and retention
    .

    • People Advisory & Leadership Enablement

  • Provide expert HR advisory and coaching to managers on complex people matters including:
  • Performance management & PIPs
  • Employee relations & investigations
  • Misconduct, grievance, and disciplinary processes
  • Organizational effectiveness & change management
  • Enable leaders to strengthen their people leadership capabilities through coaching and guidance.

    • Talent & Workforce Programs

    · Lead and execute cyclical and strategic people processes:

  • Talent Reviews, Calibration, CMS, ESOP
  • Career & succession planning
  • Development assignments & service awards
  • Compensation and benefits consulting

    • · Partner with HR Service Delivery on:

  • Recruitment & workforce planning
  • Learning & development programs
  • Leadership onboarding & assimilation

    • Local HR Operations & Compliance

    · Own and manage local HR service delivery including:

  • Labour relations and dispute management
  • Performance management and exits
  • Long-term sickness and wellness cases
  • Onboarding & offboarding
  • Monthly payroll input and reporting
  • Benefits administration (Medical Aid & Provident Fund)

    • · Ensure full compliance with:

  • South African labour law & DOL requirements
  • Employment Equity & Workplace Skills reporting
  • Workmen’s Compensation submissions

    • Governance, Audit & Regulatory Reporting

  • Lead preparation and support for:
    Annual external audit Annual Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) Employment Equity (EE) Report Workmen’s Compensation report
  • Serve as key HR liaison with Finance, Legal, HR COEs, and Country Leadership.

    • Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (HR, Business, Psychology, or related) — HR certification preferred.
  • 5–7+ years HR experience within multinational, matrixed organizations.
  • Strong background as an HR Generalist / HR People Partner
    , ideally in Pharma, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, FMCG Multinationals.
  • Proven experience in:
    Labour relations & union/employee body negotiations Complex stakeholder management Hybrid & matrix organizational structures Change management and organizational transformation

    • Key Competencies

  • Strong influencing and coaching capability
  • Excellent judgment in handling sensitive matters
  • High emotional intelligence & credibility with senior leaders
  • Commercial acumen and business-first mindset
  • Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
  • Highly collaborative and solution-oriented

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