Job Description

Company Description
Labournet is a proudly South African company with over 28 years of innovation in payroll, HR, and employment legislative compliance. We are driven by our mission to change the world of work by simplifying compliance, empowering people, and delivering technology-driven solutions. Our people are the key to this mission, and we invest in them to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

Core Purpose:
To lead the transformation of the world of work for Labournet. The CHRO will drive the design and implementation of a high-performance organisation (HPO) through an integrated HR ecosystem-encompassing talent, culture, compliance, and technology-while positioning LabourNet as an employer of choice.
Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute Labournet's HR strategy aligned to the Group Framework and BHAG.
• Lead organisational design and change management initiatives across all divisions.
• Champion the creation of a Learning Organisation.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Design and continuously improve the full employee lifecycle: Attract, Recruit, Onboard, Develop, Reward, Retain, and Exit.
• Define and promote Labournet's Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
• Implement best practices in onboarding, performance management (BSC, OKRs), and recognition.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Build talent pipelines through varsity feeder schemes and internal development.
• Promote Labournet as an employer of choice through branding, awards, and thought leadership.
• Develop and implement the Employment Equity plan.

Learning & Development

• Oversee bursary programs, mentorship, and coaching.
• Align WSP & ATR to PDPs and succession planning to the Employment Equity plan.
• Drive leadership development and HPO training.

Culture & Engagement

• Lead culture surveys, value nominations, and internal communications.
• Enhance and promote whistleblower and shout-out programs to reinforce values.

Reward & Incentives

• Refine job grading and benchmarking.
• Align incentives to career paths and performance metrics.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Deliver actionable insights through data reporting at Group, Regional, and Product levels.
• Use platform tools to automate and benchmark HR performance.

Employment Relations & Wellness

• Ensure compliance to all Employment Relations initiatives.
• Monitor wellness programs and EAP initiatives.

Qualifications
Experience required:

• 4 -5 years of experience in a HR Management or similar role with the emphasis on the following:

• Proven track record in strategic HR leadership within complex, multi-divisional organisations.
• Experience in organisational design, change management, and building high-performance cultures.
• Demonstrated success in employer branding, talent acquisition, and employee lifecycle management.
• Strong background in HR analytics, compliance, and employment relations.
• Experience engaging with executive leadership, boards, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Honours degree in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., IPM, CHRO South Africa) are advantageous.
• Exposure to leadership development frameworks (e.g., Blanchard, Enneagram, 4 Disciplines of Execution).

Additional Information
The process will work as follows: * Receive application.

• Shortlist application based on the requirements.
• First Panel Interview.
• Assessments.
• Second Panel Interview.

Skills Required