Head: People Relations (Parktown) at Rand Mutual - RMA
Rand Mutual - RMA
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE
The Head: People Relations is responsible for leading people operations, employee relations and talent management practices across RMA, ensuring alignment with the organisation's People strategy and purpose-driven culture.
The role strengthens workforce stability, leadership effectiveness and employee engagement by embedding fair, transparent and values-aligned people practices. Through structured oversight of employee relations, workforce planning and operational HR delivery, the role enables a high-performing and accountable workplace that supports business performance and long-term sustainability.
Operationally, the role ensures disciplined and compliant people operations and employee relations delivery. Strategically, it strengthens workforce capability, engagement and alignment to RMA's long-term organisational objectives.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
People Operations & Employee Relations Management
Lead and oversee people operations to ensure efficient and compliant HR delivery
Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters
Ensure fair, consistent and legally aligned ER practices
Strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical people governance.
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning
Oversee talent acquisition practices aligned to workforce strategy
Support workforce planning and capacity alignment with business priorities
Ensure recruitment processes attract and retain high-performing talent
Partner with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition to align hiring to strategic needs.
Leadership & People Development
Support leadership capability through coaching and people advisory
Embed performance and development conversations across teams
Align leadership behaviours with RMA's culture and values ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂê Strengthen succession and talent growth practices.
HR Strategy & Operational Excellence
Implement People strategy initiatives across operations
Strengthen HR process efficiency and service standards
Drive continuous improvement across people operations
Ensure alignment between HR practices and business objectives.
Employee Engagement & Well-being
Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and retention
Promote a positive and supportive employee experience
Partner with leaders to address cultural and engagement risks
Support well-being initiatives aligned to RMA's values.
Requirements
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or related field
Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) advantageous
5+ years' experience in HR, employee relations or talent management
Experience leading HR operations and employee relations teams
Strong experience in conflict resolution, coaching and engagement initiatives
Knowledge of HR operations and employee relations frameworks
Understanding of South African labour legislation and compliance standards
Talent management and workforce planning principles
Coaching and advisory capability
Conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong communication and leadership capability
Ability to align People practices with organisational strategy.
Closing date: 28 October 2026
THE JOB AT A GLANCE
The Head: People Relations is responsible for leading people operations, employee relations and talent management practices across RMA, ensuring alignment with the organisation's People strategy and purpose-driven culture.
The role strengthens workforce stability, leadership effectiveness and employee engagement by embedding fair, transparent and values-aligned people practices. Through structured oversight of employee relations, workforce planning and operational HR delivery, the role enables a high-performing and accountable workplace that supports business performance and long-term sustainability.
Operationally, the role ensures disciplined and compliant people operations and employee relations delivery. Strategically, it strengthens workforce capability, engagement and alignment to RMA's long-term organisational objectives.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
People Operations & Employee Relations Management
Lead and oversee people operations to ensure efficient and compliant HR delivery
Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters
Ensure fair, consistent and legally aligned ER practices
Strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical people governance.
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Workforce Planning
Oversee talent acquisition practices aligned to workforce strategy
Support workforce planning and capacity alignment with business priorities
Ensure recruitment processes attract and retain high-performing talent
Partner with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition to align hiring to strategic needs.
Leadership & People Development
Support leadership capability through coaching and people advisory
Embed performance and development conversations across teams
Align leadership behaviours with RMA's culture and values ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂê Strengthen succession and talent growth practices.
HR Strategy & Operational Excellence
Implement People strategy initiatives across operations
Strengthen HR process efficiency and service standards
Drive continuous improvement across people operations
Ensure alignment between HR practices and business objectives.
Employee Engagement & Well-being
Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and retention
Promote a positive and supportive employee experience
Partner with leaders to address cultural and engagement risks
Support well-being initiatives aligned to RMA's values.
Requirements
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or related field
Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) advantageous
5+ years' experience in HR, employee relations or talent management
Experience leading HR operations and employee relations teams
Strong experience in conflict resolution, coaching and engagement initiatives
Knowledge of HR operations and employee relations frameworks
Understanding of South African labour legislation and compliance standards
Talent management and workforce planning principles
Coaching and advisory capability
Conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong communication and leadership capability
Ability to align People practices with organisational strategy.
Closing date: 28 October 2026