HR Generalist - Employee Engagement & Culture

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development in HR

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive HR Generalist in Upington, Northern Cape to design and implement employee engagement strategies, foster a positive culture, and support well-being initiatives. You will partner with management to analyze feedback and drive improvements.

The role requires a bachelor's in HR/psychology, 3–5 years in HR focusing on engagement, DEI, and policy development; strong communication and HRIS/MS Office proficiency; hybrid work arrangement in Upington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology or related field is required.
• 3–5 years of HR experience with focus on engagement, culture, or employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement employee engagement programs and initiatives.
• Conduct employee surveys and analyze feedback to identify improvement areas.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization.
• Support employee wellbeing programs and initiatives.
• Assist in organizing company events and team-building activities.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations and engagement best practices.
• Contribute to HR policies related to culture and engagement.
• Support HR projects related to change management and organizational development.

Skills

Employee engagement

DEI

Communication

Facilitation

Organizational development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and creative HR Generalist with a passion for fostering positive employee experiences and a strong organizational culture. This role, based in Upington, Northern Cape, will focus on developing and implementing initiatives that enhance employee engagement, promote diversity and inclusion, and support employee well‑being. The HR Generalist will work closely with management and employees to build a thriving workplace environment, utilizing feedback and data to drive continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to significantly impact the employee experience in Upington and shape the company's culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement employee engagement programs and initiatives.
• Conduct employee surveys and analyze feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the organization.
• Support employee well‑being programs and initiatives.
• Assist in organizing company events and team‑building activities.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations and engagement best practices.
• Contribute to the development and communication of HR policies related to culture and engagement.
• Support HR projects related to change management and organizational development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on employee engagement, culture, or employee relations.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing successful employee engagement programs.
• Strong understanding of DEI principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Creative and innovative approach to problem‑solving.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of employees.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in HR strategy and culture development.
• A dynamic and engaging work environment.
• Chance to make a tangible impact on company culture in Upington.
• Hybrid work flexibility to enhance work‑life integration.