Head of HR Legal & Compliance

Head of HR Legal & Compliance Location: Midrand (Office-Based – No Hybrid Model) Salary: R1 000 000 – R1 100 000 per annum (Negotiable based on experience) Industry: Regulated Gaming Environment Role Overview Our client within a highly regulated gaming environment is seeking a senior HR Legal & Compliance leader to head up the Human Resources division. This is a senior management role (not board level) requiring deep expertise in labour legislation, HR governance, and employment-related legal compliance. The successful candidate will ensure that all HR practices, employment contracts, disciplinary processes, and internal compliance frameworks are legally sound, audit-ready, and aligned with regulatory requirements. This role is fully office-based in Midrand. Core Focus of the Role This is not a general legal counsel role. This position specifically focuses on: Labour law compliance Employment contracts and HR policy governance Disciplinary and dispute management Regulatory HR compliance within a strictly regulated industry Risk mitigation in all employment-related matters Key Responsibilities HR Leadership Lead and manage the full HR function Develop and implement compliant HR policies and procedures Oversee workforce planning and performance management Support executive leadership on HR risk matters Labour Law & Employee Relations Ensure full compliance with South African labour legislation Manage CCMA matters and high-risk disciplinary cases Conduct internal investigations where required Provide legal guidance on employee relations matters Employment Contracts & HR Governance Draft, review and update employment contracts Ensure all documentation is legally compliant and audit-ready Oversee confidentiality, restraint of trade, and disciplinary frameworks Maintain robust HR record-keeping systems Regulatory Compliance (Gaming Environment) Ensure strict adherence to gaming regulatory requirements Prepare documentation for inspections and audits Implement internal compliance monitoring systems Work closely with leadership to mitigate operational HR risk Minimum Requirements 10+ years senior HR experience Strong, proven knowledge of South African labour law Extensive experience managing complex employee relations Experience in a regulated environment (gaming, financial services, insurance, etc.) Strong contract drafting and policy development skills Proven ability to lead and structure an HR division Advantageous LLB or Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law Experience within the gaming industry Experience engaging with regulators Ideal Candidate Profile Legally astute and risk-aware High integrity and discretion Commercially aware but compliance-driven Strong negotiator and confident decision-maker Comfortable operating at senior executive level