HR Generalist

Ackermans; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail corporation is seeking an HR Generalist in Cape Town. The role involves delivering a people-oriented service, supporting various HR functions, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should have at least 5 years of HR experience, a tertiary HR qualification, and strong interpersonal skills. This is an opportunity to foster a positive workplace culture in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant HR Administrator experience.
• 2-3 years Consultant/Generalist experience in HR.
• Knowledge of HR best practices in recruitment and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a people-oriented service to the organization.
• Support business functions across the employee life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with policies and foster a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

Excellent English

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Tertiary HR Qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

As an HR Generalist at Ackermans, you will play a crucial role in delivering a people oriented service to the organization. You will act as HR partner to support our business functions withvarious aspects of the employee life cycle, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Sound understanding of HR best practices (recruitment, talent management, remuneration and benefits, performance management and employee relations)

• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Knowledge and experience on HRIS systems would be advantageous.

• Sound knowledge in HR and Payroll administration processes

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• The ability to be resilient, have tenacity and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• The ability to influence across various levels and functions within the business
• Customer service focus both internally and externally and ensuring good interpersonal relationships
• Excellent language skills (verbal and written) in English
• Be able to work independently, as well as be a team player
• Good judgment together with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company
• Exceptional planning, organising & time management skills

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant HR Administrator experience

• 2-3 years Consultant/Generalist experience

Advantage:

• Previous relevant HR Generalist experience within a retail environment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Essential:

• A Tertiary HR Qualification (Human Resource Management/Industrial and/or Organizational Psychology).