HR Generalist: Recruitment & Onboarding in Wine

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension fund contribution

Performance bonuses

Wine tastings

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a premier winery in Paarl, Western Cape, to recruit an HR Generalist focused on recruitment and onboarding. This role shapes the talent pipeline, supports new hire integration, and strengthens HR processes in a fast-paced wine industry environment.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant HR qualification, 2–4 years in recruitment or HR generalist roles, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS/ATS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or related field.
• 2-4 years' experience in recruitment or HR Generalist role with recruitment focus.
• End-to-end recruitment experience including sourcing and interviewing.
• Experience developing and delivering onboarding programs.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS/ATS systems.
• Knowledge of South African labour law relevant to recruitment and employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle: posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for future roles.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire onboarding and create onboarding materials.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and HR databases.
• Assist with HR administration tasks including contract generation and employee files.
• Support employee relations initiatives and HR projects including talent management and engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

HRIS/ATS

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in HRM/Psychology

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS/ATS systems

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a premier winery in Paarl, Western Cape, to recruit an HR Generalist focused on recruitment and onboarding. This role shapes the talent pipeline, supports new hire integration, and strengthens HR processes in a fast-paced wine industry environment.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant HR qualification, 2–4 years in recruitment or HR generalist roles, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS/ATS systems.