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Senior HR Generalist
Location
South Africa
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 18, 2026
Apply by
August 17, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Home
Job Description
The Senior HR will serve as a strategic partner across multiple HR functions including recruitment, organizational design, job design and KPI development, performance management systems, and employee engagement. This role requires a highly competent HR professional capable of working independently and collaboratively to drive organizational effectiveness, support leadership, and reinforce a high-performance culture.
Key Responsibilities Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Lead full-cycle recruitment processes across departments: sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
- Develop proactive talent pipelines and employer branding strategies to attract top-tier candidates.
- Ensure seamless onboarding programs that integrate new hires into the company’s culture and processes.
Organizational Design & Development
- Collaborate with executive leadership to structure and reshape teams based on evolving business needs.
- Conduct job analyses to ensure all roles align with business goals.
- Design and update organization charts, workflow processes, and structural policies.
Job Description & KPI Formulation
- Draft and revise comprehensive job descriptions for all company roles.
- Establish and implement clear, measurable KPIs in collaboration with departmental leaders.
- Ensure all role expectations are documented, communicated, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Performance Management & Monitoring
- Design, implement, and oversee an effective performance management tracking system.
- Guide managers through the goal-setting, appraisal, and feedback process.
- Analyze performance trends and provide data-backed insights for workforce planning and training.
- Administer performance improvement plans and succession strategies.
Employee Relations & Policy Compliance
- Address employee concerns professionally, maintaining a balance between empathy and policy adherence.
- Conduct investigations and resolve conflicts in line with organizational values and legal frameworks.
- Maintain employee records, ensure HR practices comply with employment laws and health and safety guidelines.
Training & Development
- Conduct needs assessments and support functional leaders in creating development plans.
- Coordinate internal and external training programs and track learning outcomes.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Compensation & Benefits Administration
- Partner with Finance and external vendors to manage payroll, leave, and benefits.
- Monitor compensation trends to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
- Advise on benefit enhancements and employee wellness programs.
- Education: Bachelor’s in human resources and business administration. Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated expertise in performance management and organisational design.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS systems, MS Office Suite (especially Excel), and experience with performance management platforms.
- · Legal Acumen: Solid understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Professionalism: Maintains high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all interactions.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Aligns HR initiatives with business goals and drives proactive organizational change.
- Interpersonal Skills: Builds trust-based relationships across all levels and fosters a positive workplace culture.
- Communication: Articulates complex HR concepts clearly and listens actively to concerns.
- Analytical Thinking: Uses data and insights to guide decision-making and HR strategy.
- Problem-Solving: Responds to challenges with resourceful and legally sound solutions.
- Flexibility & Adaptability: Remains agile in a dynamic environment, adjusting plans and processes as needed.
- Execution-Oriented: Meets deadlines, tracks progress rigorously, and delivers high-quality outcomes.
- Fluent English is a must.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruitment processes including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
- Develop proactive talent pipelines and employer branding strategies.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to structure and reshape teams based on business needs.
- Conduct job analyses and design organization charts and workflow processes.
- Draft and revise comprehensive job descriptions and establish measurable KPIs.
- Design and oversee performance management tracking systems and appraisal processes.
- Address employee concerns, conduct investigations, and resolve conflicts.
- Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with employment laws and health and safety guidelines.
- Conduct needs assessments and coordinate internal and external training programs.
- Partner with Finance to manage payroll, leave, and benefits administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Business Administration
Skills Required
HRIS systemsMS Office SuiteExcelPerformance management platformsEmployment lawHR complianceRegulatory requirementsStrategic thinkingInterpersonal skillsCommunicationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingFlexibilityAdaptabilityExecution-orientedIntegrityConfidentialityProfessionalism
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