HR Business Partner (Hotel Industry)

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Newlands seeks an HR Business Partner to enhance employee experiences and drive talent strategies. This role includes overseeing recruitment and employee initiatives, ensuring teams thrive through support and guidance. Candidates should have 3-5 years of HR experience, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of labour laws. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Medical aid and retirement benefits

20 working days leave per annum

Opportunities for growth and training

Qualifications

• 3–5 years HR Business Partner experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of labour laws and recruitment strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full recruitment process.
• Lead wellness initiatives that inspire and support employees.
• Oversee the annual performance management cycle.

Skills

Recruitment strategies

Employee engagement

Labour laws

Communication skills

Workforce planning

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

MS Office

SAGE 300 People

Job description

Ever dreamed of being the person who shapes how people really experience work? What if your ideas could make teams happier, more motivated, and unstoppable? Our client, based in Newlands, is in search of an HR Business Partner who thrives on creating meaningful employee experiences and driving talent strategies that make a real difference. In this role, you’ll lead recruitment, employee engagement, and wellbeing initiatives while partnering with managers to unlock the full potential of their teams.

Interested? Apply now by sending your CV to [e-mail] or apply directly.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Take ownership of the full recruitment process to attract top talent and deliver memorable employee experiences.
• Lead wellness initiatives that inspire, motivate, and support employees year-round.
• Drive the Induction Programme and continuously improve it to set new employees up for success.
• Oversee the annual performance management cycle to ensure teams thrive.
• Partner with operational managers to provide HR guidance and development support.

What You Bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management (Diploma or Degree).
• 3–5 years HR Business Partner experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of labour laws, recruitment strategies, and HR best practices.
• Experience in workforce planning and employee engagement.
• Intermediate MS Office skills; SAGE 300 People is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What’s In It For You:

• A supportive and empowering work environment.
• Competitive remuneration including medical aid and retirement benefits.
• 20 working days leave per annum, plus additional benefits.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career development.