SA HR Generalist: Culture & Compliance Leader

NMI; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Bonusly rewards

Family friendly policies

Job summary

NMI is seeking a people-oriented HR Generalist to lead South Africa's People function, shaping culture, ensuring compliance with SA employment law, and partnering with global teams. The role operates with later hours to align with global operations and sits on onsite leadership.

Strong communication and advisory skills are essential. You will drive engagement, manage relations, onboarding, policies, and local benefits while collaborating with global HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Law, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive HR experience.
• Proven track record of representing employers at CCMA with successful outcomes.
• Practical knowledge of South African employment legislation and case law.
• Experience supporting managers in a global or multinational organization (US experience required).
• HR certification (e.g., SABPP, CPHR SA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and nurture local workplace culture aligned with NMI's global values.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives as agreed with global People team.
• Create a welcoming and inviting office environment by organizing meals, events, and perks.
• Work with leaders to proactively identify and mitigate employment relations risks.
• Support managers and employees through employee relations matters; including investigations, disciplinary and performance management processes and grievances.
• Ensure full compliance with South African labour legislation including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Employment Equity Act.
• Serve as NMI's primary representative at the CCMA.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes for South African employees.
• Manage local benefits programs.
• Oversee leave management and statutory reporting.
• Develop and implement South Africa-specific HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with global NMI policies.
• Create and maintain local SOPs to strengthen processes and support consistency.
• Manage relationships with external service providers.
• Develop and implement Health & Safety policy.
• Design and deliver training programs for global managers on SA employment law and cultural considerations.
• Consult global People team on performance management, local disciplinary process and employee relations best practices.

Skills

Communication

Legal know-how

Conflict resolution

Cultural intelligence

Business acumen

Training

Facilitation

Adaptability

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Labour Law

Tools

HRIS platforms

MS Office

Job description

NMI is seeking a people-oriented HR Generalist to lead South Africa's People function, shaping culture, ensuring compliance with SA employment law, and partnering with global teams. The role operates with later hours to align with global operations and sits on onsite leadership.

Strong communication and advisory skills are essential. You will drive engagement, manage relations, onboarding, policies, and local benefits while collaborating with global HR.