HR Generalist

Ackermans; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 630,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackermans in Cape Town is seeking an HR Generalist to support people operations and drive HR excellence across the business. You will build relationships, manage HR processes, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

The role requires strong knowledge of HR best practices, recruitment, remuneration, performance management, and employee relations. Essential: 5 years HR administrator experience and 2-3 years as consultant/generalist, plus a 3-year HR qualification.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of HR best practices.
• Recruitment and talent management responsibilities.
• Remuneration and benefits administration knowledge.
• Performance management and employee relations expertise.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll processes.

Skills

HR best practices

Recruitment

Talent management

Remuneration & benefits

Performance management

Employee relations

HRIS systems

Payroll administration

Resilience

Influence across levels

Customer service

English proficiency

Independent & team player

Judgment & problem-solving

Communication at all levels

Planning & time management

Education

3-year HR qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team! We’re looking for an HR Generalist to support people operations and drive HR excellence across our business.

Based in Cape Town, this role is perfect for someone who thrives on building relationships, managing HR processes, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant HR Administrator
• 2-3 years Consultant/Generalist experience

Advantage:

• Previous relevant HR Generalist experience within a retail environment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• A 3 year tertiary HR Qualification (Human Resource Management/Industrial and/or Organizational Psychology.

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE required:

• Sound understanding of HR best practices
• Recruitment
• Talent Management
• Remuneration and Benefits
• Performance Management
• 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, organizing & time management skills.