BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
The Executive Manager – Employer of Record (EOR) will lead the EOR business, defining its long-term strategy, driving revenue growth, and establishing governance and compliance frameworks. This role requires a seasoned leader with a minimum of 5 years' experience in EOR operations, proven leadership experience, and expertise in South African labour legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen, board-level presence, and the ability to build and lead a high-calibre team.
**Executive Manager – Employer of Record (EOR)**
**Permanent, Executive Level**
**Fempower Recruitment Excellence**
We are seeking an exceptional leader to spearhead our Employer of Record (EOR) business, capitalizing on the growing demand for flexible, compliant access to talent across sectors and borders. As a strategic engine for growth, the successful candidate will be accountable for the overall direction, commercial performance, governance, and leadership of the EOR business, driving it to become a market-leading, scalable operation.
**Key Mandate**
As the head of our EOR business, you will be responsible for defining and executing the long-term strategy, encompassing market positioning, service architecture, and pricing. Your key objectives will include:
- Driving sustainable revenue and margin growth through enterprise and multinational clients, strategic partnerships, and new markets - Holding overall P&L accountability, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to the board - Establishing robust governance, risk, and compliance frameworks aligned to labour, tax, and data protection legislation - Building, leading, and retaining a high-calibre executive and operational team - Championing operational excellence and technology-enabled service delivery - Leading senior-level commercial negotiations and key client relationships
**Ideal Candidate Profile**
We are looking for a seasoned leader with
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Commerce, or Business Management; a postgraduate qualification (MBA, LLB, or equivalent) is highly desirable - A minimum of 5 years' experience in Employer of Record (EOR) operations - Proven leadership experience as the head of a business or business unit, with full P&L accountability - A demonstrable track record of building and growing a business - Board-level reporting and engagement experience - Expert knowledge of South African labour legislation, including the BCEA, LRA (section 198), EEA, and POPIA, as well as statutory payroll obligations - Extensive experience engaging, negotiating with, and retaining enterprise and multinational clients - A background in TES, staffing, or HR services, and exposure to multi-country EOR operations, will be advantageous
**Leadership Attributes**
We are seeking a leader who embodies the following attributes
- Visionary, strategic, and commercially incisive - Board-level presence and influence - Sound judgement in managing legal, financial, and reputational risk - Proven ability to build culture and lead through growth and change - Unquestionable integrity and discretion
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