HR Generalist

Aesg; Cape Town; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AESG, a leading international consultancy, is seeking an HR Generalist to join their Cape Town team. This role involves managing essential HR functions, supporting employee relations, and fostering a positive workplace culture. With competitive salaries and a collaborative environment, AESG values career development and staff well-being.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Focus on health and well-being

Qualifications

• 7 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
• Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
• HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day HR functions and procedures.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation of new employees.
• Manage offboarding processes and conduct exit interviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm with offices in London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Egypt, South Africa, Australia, and Riyadh.

We are dedicated to helping solve our clients' greatest challenges through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions.

With unparalleled experience gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multidisciplinary team of architects, planners, engineers, scientists, modelers, and project managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time. We pride ourselves on being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer.

We have one of the largest dedicated teams with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management, and acoustics.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. The role will be based in Cape Town, CBD.

The HR Generalist will support a broad range of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and benefits administration.

This role is key to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring smooth HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administer and support day-to-day HR functions and procedures
2. Coordinate onboarding and orientation of new employees
3. Manage offboarding processes, including collection of office equipment, conducting exit interviews, and providing service certificates
4. Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases
5. Support employee relations efforts, including resolving workplace issues
6. Administer benefit programs and answer employee questions regarding policies and procedures
7. Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies
8. Assist with performance review cycles and training initiatives
9. Administer employee payroll changes monthly
10. Manage employee medical aid administration
11. Prepare HR reports and support audits
12. Participate in HR projects and process improvements
13. Provide ad hoc support to the wider operations team, such as office space review, maintenance, organizing events, liaising with authorities

Essential Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role
• Knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• HR certification is a plus

Why join AESG?

AESG offers a unique work environment with opportunities for professional growth, working on leading projects worldwide, and a collaborative team culture. We value our staff's passion and drive, providing freedom, career advancement, and a focus on health and well-being.