People Specialist

Responsibilities

Culture & Engagement

• Shape and nurture local workplace culture aligned with global values.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives with the global People team.
• Organize meals, volunteering events, staff parties, and other local initiatives and perks.

Employee Relations

• Identify and mitigate employment relations risks with leaders.
• Support managers and employees through investigations, disciplinary and performance management processes, and grievances.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Employment Equity Act.
• Represent the organization at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

HR Administration & Compliance

• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding for South African employees.
• Manage local benefits programs, leave management, and statutory reporting.
• Develop and implement South Africa-specific HR policies and procedures aligned with global policies.
• Create and maintain local standard operating procedures.
• Manage relationships with external service providers.
• Develop and implement health and safety policy.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver training for global managers on South African employment law and cultural considerations.
• Advise the global People team on performance management, local disciplinary processes, and employee relations practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Law, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience representing employers at the CCMA with successful outcomes.
• Practical knowledge of South African employment legislation and case law.
• Experience supporting managers in a global or multinational organization, including specific US experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comprehensive South African labour-law knowledge.
• Mediation and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing in diverse, multicultural environments.
• Strategic business acumen.
• Training and facilitation experience.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Nice-to-Haves

• HR certification, such as SABPP or CPHR SA.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary of R600,000–R800,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Discovery Medical Aid and Stratum Gap Cover.
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Bonusly colleague reward scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.