HR Generalist

Reference: 10598 MLR
Consultant: Michelle le Roux 

Job Description: 

• Recruiting & Onboarding
  • Draft and post job descriptions in coordination with managers
  • Liaise with recruitment partners, track candidate submissions, and manage the recruitment pipeline.
  • Save and organize CVs, schedule interviews, and coordinate candidate communications.
  • Oversee contract generation, onboarding documentation, and system/email setup.
  • Manage probation tracking and check-ins for all new hires.
  • Ensure seamless new hire experience and cultural onboarding.
• HR Administration & Compliance
  • Maintain employee records via Airtable and cloud systems.
  • Ensure compliance with South African, European, and North American labor legislation.
  • Track and manage leave, overtime, remote work, and related requests.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and maintain internal documentation.
• Performance & Engagement
  • Coordinate formal performance review cycles, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and year-end evaluations.
  • Support managers with feedback templates and documentation for ongoing performance management.
  • Track feedback through quarterly pulse surveys and engagement tools.
  • Monitor trends and flag potential people issues to leadership.
  • Promote internal communications, staff events, and recognition programs.
• Training & Development
  • Identify staff development needs in collaboration with department heads.
  • Coordinate internal and external training initiatives.
  • Maintain records of training completed and measure effectiveness.
• Payroll & HR Systems
  • Collaborate with finance and payroll providers to ensure timely salary payments.
  • Track employment changes, probation completions, and salary adjustments.
  • Oversee updates to job titles, benefits, and internal systems like Airtable
• Operations & Administrative Support
  • Provide day-to-day support to the Operations Enablement Manager, including scheduling, reminders, and follow-ups.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, capture notes, and track completion of action items
  • Update trackers, dashboards, and documentation in ClickUp, Airtable, and Google Workspace.
  • Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and internal updates.
  • Act as a coordination point between HR and Operations, ensuring policies, onboarding, and culture initiatives are aligned.

Qualifications: 

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Knowledge of labor law, payroll practices, and HR software across international contexts.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and coordination skills.
• Strong process orientation with proven ability to work across systems and technology platforms (ClickUp, Airtable, Google Workspace, etc.).

How to Apply: 

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

 

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