Senior HR Consultant
Summary:
We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist who has worked in an HR agency/consulting environment handling multiple client accounts simultaneously.
- This role will manage and oversee the Human Resources portfolio for various clients serviced by the consultancy.
- With the assistance of a small HR team, this role is responsible for managing end-to-end client delivery and providing strategic advisory (focus areas are HR, Talent Management, Industrial and Organisational Psychology).
- This role requires a professional who can lead HR initiatives, ensure compliance, and enhance workforce effectiveness while developing the HR portfolio within various businesses.
Reporting To: Managing Director
Location: Cape Town
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Work Set-up: Remote (ad-hoc visits to clients around Cape Town)
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all HR portfolios (employee life cycle elements) within various client businesses:
- Statutory Compliance (UIF, COIDA, EE, SDL etc)
- Employee related paperwork (contracts, policies, letters, memos etc)
- Remuneration & Payroll
- Onboarding & Induction
- Probation & Performance Management
- Training & Development
- Disciplinary Management / IR
- Talent Management & Retention
- Offboarding
- Drive Organizational Development elements focusing on:
- Organisational Design
- Vision, Values & Culture
- Job Analysis
- Employee Wellness and Engagement
- HR Analytics
- Group Dynamics
- Provide strategic HR advisory services to clients on all people-related initiatives.
- Serve as the primary contact for selected clients and maintain strong relationships.
- Provide sector-specific HR insights and best practices to the internal team and clients.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking sessions.
Requirements
- Minimum of Honors Degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Senior HR Consultant, Senior HR Lead or similar role.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an HR agency/consulting environment handling multiple client accounts simultaneously.
- Strong industry expertise across sectors such as Petrochemical, Construction, Retail, Finance, Hospitality, and Agriculture.
- Expert proficiency in HR and productivity software (Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Asana, ClickUp, Toggl, Payspace, Simple Pay, Workable, Canva).
- Based in Cape Town (Non-negotiable)
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required for client visits in Cape Town.
- Ability to speak English & Afrikaans very comfortably.
- Psychometric Assessment experience is advantageous.
Competencies:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent time management
- Excellent prioritization skills
- Superb communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent problem-solving
- Excellent decision-making skills
- High adaptable to different environments and changing demands
- Superb proactive and initiative
- Superb pressure management
- Collaborative mindset
- Natural relationship builder