Senior People and Culture Specialist

IIE Rosebank College; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African educational institution seeks a Senior People and Culture Specialist to oversee recruitment, performance management, and employee relations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology and 5 years of senior HR experience. This role is critical in supporting the overall function of HR within the organization and ensuring compliance with South African Labour legislation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of generalist experience in a senior human resources role.
• Experience with South African Labour legislation.
• Ability to conduct competency-based interviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes including job advertising and interviews.
• Guide managers on performance management and talent reviews.
• Ensure accurate payroll for all staff and assist with benefits.

Skills

Recruitment and Selection

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Payroll and Remuneration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology

Job description

Job title : Senior People and Culture Specialist

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline: October 19, 2025

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Selection

• Advertise jobs (all vacancies for full / part-time employees and contractors) internally and externally.
• Ensure adherence to recruitment policies and procedures as well as South African Labour legislation.
• Set up interviews.
• Conduct competency-based interviews.
• Conduct credential checks.
• Coordinate / administer psychometric assessments and job-specific tests.
• Ensure all applicants have had feedback; i.e. regret letters.
• Prepare documentation for authorization in terms of approved Advtech Process.
• Prepare Offer Letters.
• Set up meeting with manager and applicant for Offer to be negotiated.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure onboarding process is planned and executed.

Performance Management

• Coordinate and guide line managers on the performance management and talent review process, may include training and awareness sessions.
• Ensure adherence to performance management guidelines and deadlines.
• Assist line managers with the individual development plans process, drawing up succession plans and coaching and mentoring initiatives.
• Conduct consultation sessions with Line Management.

Remuneration and Payroll

• Ensure all staff, contractors, temps and casuals are paid.
• Assist line managers with payroll process within agreed-upon timelines.
• Assist with market research and other initiatives regarding market salaries.
• Assist line managers with increase processes and bonus processes.
• Ensure actual payroll expenses are within the approved budget.
• Generate, and analyze reports and proposals for rectification of problems.
• All variances must be reported in terms of standard approved processes.
• Assist managers with the management of leave and other benefits.
• Prepare monthly Leave reports and highlight concerns, problems and deviations from approved processes and policies.
• Ensure all staff have a clear understanding of company benefits.

Employee Relations

• Advise and guide line managers on all staff relations issues.
• Coordinate disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings.
• Assist line managers with progressive discipline, i.e. absenteeism management and poor performance.
• Ensure adherence to disciplinary and grievance policies and procedures and compliance to South African Labour legislation.
• Ad Hoc and General People & Culture Duties.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent.

Experience

• 5 Years of Senior Human Resources Officer – generalist experience.
• Human Resources jobs