HR Executive (Automotive Group)

HR Executive (Automotive Group) required in Johannesburg

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Kontak Recruitment

HR Executive (Automotive Group) required in Johannesburg.

A fast-growing automotive group is seeking a senior, hands-on HR Executive to lead and own the full HR function across 10+ branches and 300+ employees. This is a high-impact leadership role suited to someone who understands the motor trade environment, can drive people strategy, and can professionally balance the human element with commercial outcomes..

Location: Johannesburg North.

Salary: R1M – R1,2M CTC per annum.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll oversee all HR operations, lead strategic HR planning, drive organisational progression, and play a key role in leadership—with strong potential to form part of EXCO.

Step into a head-of-HR role with real authority and influence across a multi-branch group. Work in a business that’s growing exponentially—plenty of scope to implement structure, process and strategy.

Potential EXCO exposure and involvement in high-level decision-making.

Own the HR roadmap end-to-end and build a strong, scalable people function

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Industrial Psychology, Organisational

Psychology, or Human Capital Management is essential

Postgraduate qualification in Industrial Psychology or a related HR / Behavioural Science field will be highly advantageous

Experience:

8–10 years senior HR leadership experience (HR Manager / Senior HRBP / HR Executive level)

Proven experience managing HR across multiple branches/sites

Proven experience managing HR for 300+ staff

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the motor industry (non-negotiable)

Demonstrated ability to lead change, implement strategy, and drive compliance across a group environment

Systems & Tools:

Sage VIP experience is essential

Strong working knowledge of HR systems, reporting, and workforce data (HR metrics, dashboards, trends)

Core Competencies:

Strategic HR leadership with a practical, operational mindset

Strong ER/LR capability (discipline, incapacity, grievances, CCMA preparation support)

Confident stakeholder management at senior leadership level

Policy development, process implementation, and governance

Hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to travel and be present at branches when required

Other:

Willingness and ability to travel to branches as required

Valid driver’s license

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Group HR Leadership (Head of Function):

Lead and oversee the full HR function across all branches and departments

Act as the senior HR authority for the group—driving standards, structure, and consistency

Build and maintain an HR team / HR support structure aligned to business growth

Ensure HR is positioned as a strategic partner while remaining operationally strong

2. Strategy, Planning & Organisational Progression:

Develop and implement the group HR strategy aligned to business goals and growth plans

Support leadership with workforce planning, succession planning, talent pipelines, and organisational design

Drive initiatives that improve performance, accountability, culture, and staff retention

Contribute to leadership planning and decision-making (potential EXCO involvement)

3. Employee Relations & Compliance:

Oversee employee relations across the group, ensuring fair, consistent processes

Guide and support disciplinary processes, investigations, hearings, and dispute management

Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and internal governance

Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employment practices

4. Recruitment, Onboarding & Talent Management:

Oversee recruitment strategy for the group (role prioritisation, approvals, process consistency)

Improve hiring quality through structured processes and strong line-manager support

Drive onboarding standards and performance probation processes

Implement performance management frameworks suited to a motor trade environment

5. Payroll Oversight & HR Administration (Sage VIP):

Oversee payroll processes and controls in collaboration with payroll/finance

Ensure accurate employee data management, contracts, letters, HR records, and reporting

Ensure Sage VIP is maintained and optimised for accurate HR and payroll outputs

Monitor leave management, overtime controls, and workforce data integrity

6. Training, Development & Culture:

Drive learning and development initiatives across branches (skills upliftment, leadership development)

Support managers with people leadership, difficult conversations, and team performance

Build a strong, aligned company culture that supports growth and staff engagement

7. Multi-Branch Support & Visibility:

Travel to branches as needed to support managers, resolve HR matters, and maintain standards

Ensure consistent HR implementation across sites while allowing for operational realities

Build trusted relationships across the group—branch managers, departmental heads, and leadership

Job Overview

Application Deadline: 13 May 2026

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Job Title: HR Executive (Automotive Group)

Salary Offer:

R80,000 - R100,000

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Job Level: Management

Minimum Experience: 8 - 10 Years

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Job Details

• Country : South Africa

• City : Johannesburg, Gauteng

• Contract Type : Full Time Job

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