HR Generalist, Cape Town

Role - HR Generalist 

Location - Cape Town CBD

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in core HR functions and a passion for people development. The successful candidate will have at least five years of experience in a similar position and will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding
  
  
  • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes: job advertising, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
    
    
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and ensure timely hiring
    
    
    
    
• Employee Relations & Industrial Relations
  
  
  • Provide guidance on employee relations matters in line with company policies and labour legislation
    
    
  • Handle disciplinary processes, grievances, and conflict resolution
    
    
  • Ensure compliance with IR practices and reporting compliance including EE reporting and WSP/ATR submissions
    
    
    
• Learning & Development
  
  
  • Identify training needs and coordinate development programs across departments
    
    
  • Support career development planning and track training outcomes
    
    
    
• Performance Management
  
  
  • Assist in managing performance review cycles
    
    
  • Provide tools and support to leaders to drive high performance
    
    
  • KPI implementation
    
    
    
• Payroll & HR Administration
  
  
  • Oversee payroll input and ensure accurate monthly processing in coordination with external payroll providers
    
    
  • Maintain and update employee records, HR systems, and reporting structures
    
    
    
• HR Reporting & Analytics
  
  
  • Compile and analyze HR metrics and reports to support data-driven decision-making through surveys and engagement
    
    
  • Maintain monthly dashboards, turnover reports, and other compliance-related reports
    
    
    
• HR Projects
  
  
  • Contribute to HR initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement, retention, and policy implementation
    
    

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar HR generalist role preferably in a start-up environment.
  
  
• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
  
  
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
  
  
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms
  
  
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment