Human Resources Consultant

Sataya; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand is searching for an experienced HR Manager in Cape Town, South Africa, to cover maternity leave on a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include leading HR activities, managing a remote HR Coordinator, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate has a proactive approach, proven experience in managing remote teams, and the ability to engage with diverse teams effectively. This role offers an exciting opportunity to own the HR function for a recognized brand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR generalist in a small or medium-size business.
• Experience managing remote teams and coordinating across time zones.
• Hands-on, proactive approach comfortable with a 'roll-up-your-sleeves' mentality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver all HR activities across the business during maternity cover.
• Manage, mentor, and support the remote HR Coordinator.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Ensure legal compliance across all HR activities in the UK and in South Africa.

Skills

Experience with UK businesses

Knowledge of UK employment law

Managing remote teams

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

HR Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Join a globally recognized, digitally native, direct-to-consumer retail brand headquartered in London.

We're looking for an experiencedHR Managerto join them remotely on a fixed-term12-month contract for servicesbasis, working20 hoursper week, covering maternity leave.

This is a hands-on, generalist role that blends leadership with day-to-day HR operations and provides strategic guidance.

You will take ownership of all HR activities, manage a remote HR Coordinator, and support both the UK and South Africa-based teams.Proven experience working with UK businesses and a solid understanding of UK employment law is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Leadership : Lead and deliver all HR activities across the business during maternity cover.
• Team Management : Manage, mentor, and support the remote HR Coordinator.
• Talent Lifecycle : Lead recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Culture & Engagement : Lead employee engagement, motivation, and retention initiatives.
• Compliance : Ensure legal compliance across all HR activities in the UK and in South Africa.
• Administration : Compile and coordinate payroll.

Project manage performance review cycles and champion professional development.

Report to senior management with HR metrics and insights to support decision-making.

Act as a trusted point of contact for senior management, all employees, and contractors.

What We're Looking For (Essential)

Experience working with UK businesses and sound knowledge ofUK employment law and legislation.

Proven experience as anHR Manager or senior HR generalistin a small or medium-size business.

Experience managingremote teamsand coordinating across time zones.

Hands-on, proactive approach, comfortable with a "roll-up-your-sleeves" mentality.

Extremely personable, with the ability to build connections and foster team engagement remotely.

Ability to step into an existing HR function and keep operations running seamlessly.

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Remote)

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Human Resources, Consulting, and General Business

Industries

Human Resources Services, Retail Apparel and Fashion, Digital Accessibility Services

Apply today if you are an experienced HR leader based in South Africa ready to take full ownership of the HR function for an award-winning brand!