Our client a risk consulting firm have an exciting opportunity available, they are recruiting for a new position of HR Manager to work in conjunction with their London-based company HR Director to provide wide-ranging HR management support within the Cape Town office.
They are an equal-opportunities employer, and they are committed to the ongoing development of their people with training and mentoring programmes.

We are on the lookout for an experienced professional to join their growing Cape Town office.

Responsibilities:
Support the London-based company HR Director in developing a company-wide HR strategy and rolling out global HR initiatives;
Ensuring the South African HR policies are well-developed, up-to-date and in line with company practice internationally (includes travel policies, non-discrimination, expenses, maternity, annual leave, sick leave and disability, etc);
Liaising with SA lawyers to ensure company policies and contracts are legal and appropriate (as regards BCEA and SA Health and Safety laws);
Responsibility for Talent Management, including creating and managing a talent pipeline for the business, talent mapping and contingency planning, benchmarking salaries, constant review of package & benefit breakdown and managing Performance Reviews across the office;
Managing the entire recruitment lifecycle for the Cape Town office, including but not limited to: direct recruitment & headhunting activities, liaising with and briefing agencies, interviewing candidates, and creating a directory of recruitment tools which can be used across departments
Managing the graduate recruitment & mentor program;
Building the brand up as an employer of choice;
Working with the SA Director and UK HR Director to promote the company’s value and culture internally, bringing about any necessary change;
Delivering training to other members of the office, including on HR processes and basic management skills;
Bringing the HR Metrics to life – turning HR data into information which can be used at decision making level;
Act as first point-of-contact for employee HR concerns in Cape Town office & manage all ER responsibilities;
Line manage more junior team members and oversee payroll and administration.

Requirements:
Completed a 3 year degree / diploma in relevant field;
5 + years in a Talent Management focused position;
Strong Recruitment background (either agency or internal);
Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with BCEA and LRA;
Exposure to and experience with HR ER responsibilities;
Experience in policy & process review and creation;
Up to date knowledge of SA Labour best practice;
Experience working in a related role in an environment with top talent, e.g., a top-tier PE, law, accounting, management consultancy firm or investment bank, or a leading customer-facing brand in the retail or services sector;
Ability to line manage, mentor and guide junior team members;
Experience delivering training to colleagues
Strong analytical skills and hands-on attitude;
A pro-active and entrepreneurial approach;
Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver difficult messages in a professional manner;
Strong administration and analytical skills; and,
Experience of working abroad (desirable)