People Support Generalist

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking detail-oriented People Support Generalists to enhance the employee experience by managing HR processes from onboarding to offboarding. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and 2-3 years of HR experience. The role encompasses maintaining employee records, supporting HR initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. This is a great opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about enhancing HR practices.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as an HR Generalist or in HR Administration.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS / ESS / ERS systems.
• Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support HR performance, benefits, and recognition initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

HR system management

Process discipline

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

HRIS

ERP tools

Job description

We’re looking for two detail-oriented, service-minded People Support Generalists to join our energetic People Support team. You’ll be at the heart of the employee experience, ensuring every HR process — from onboarding to exit — runs smoothly and with care.

You’ll manage employee data, coordinate lifecycle processes, and provide trusted support to employees and managers across our Manufacturing and Order Fulfilment departments. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have a passion for people, and love process excellence, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding, employee movements, and offboarding processes.
• Support HR processes including performance, benefits, and recognition initiatives.
• Assist with engagement programs, surveys, and internal communications.
• Provide recruitment and training administration support.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, labour laws, and internal HR policies.
• Support HR systems (ERS/ESS) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Highly organised, accurate, and efficiency-driven.
• Professional, warm, and approachable in every interaction.
• Able to balance empathy with process discipline.
• Ownership mindset — follow through until tasks are completed perfectly.
• Comfortable using HR systems and managing HR data.

Experience Required

• 2–3 years’ experience as an HR Generalist or in HR Administration.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS / ESS / ERS systems.
• Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle.
• Familiarity with HR compliance, performance, or learning coordination.
• Exposure to Production, Manufacturing, Retail, Customer Service, or Warehouse environments.
• Strong Employee Relations (ER) experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• HR processes and policies in the South African context.
• Data accuracy and HR documentation standards.
• Labour law fundamentals and confidentiality protocols.
• System-savvy with HRIS / ERP tools for employee information management.