Cape Town City Centre: HR Manager

HR Manager Human Resources | Financial Services | Salary: Market-related Play a key role in shaping people, culture, and compliance in a growing financial services business About Our Client Our client operates within the financial services sector and places strong emphasis on ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and people-centric practices. They are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace that supports both employee growth and business objectives. The organisation offers a collaborative environment where the HR function plays a strategic and hands-on role across the full employee lifecycle, with real opportunity to influence culture, engagement, and operational excellence. The Role: HR Manager The HR Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end human resources activities, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and training. This role supports managers and employees across the business, ensuring HR best practices, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience while contributing to continuous improvement and ad-hoc HR projects. Key Responsibilities Design and implement recruitment and selection strategies Partner with recruitment agencies, screen CVs, and conduct interviews Develop and manage a structured onboarding process for new hires Support managers with performance goal setting, reviews, and ongoing feedback Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and industry requirements Manage the FAIS representative register, CPD tracking, and qualification compliance Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation Mediate and resolve employee relations issues and workplace conflicts Develop and implement employee engagement and inclusion initiatives Promote a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture Create, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures Design and deliver training and development programmes Stay current with HR legislation, regulations, and best practices Manage ad-hoc HR projects and support organisational change initiatives About You 35 years experience as an HR Manager Financial services industry experience is advantageous Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, EEA, SDA, etc.) Experience across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and training High ethical standards with a strong sense of integrity and accountability Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy Highly organised with excellent diary and time management skills Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure Strong interpersonal skills with emotional maturity and professional gravitas Excellent written and verbal communication skills with professional telephone etiquette Confident in handling sensitive or difficult employee matters Motivated, energetic, and committed team player Adaptable and resilient, with a positive approach to change and new challenges Proficient in HR systems and technology, including applicant tracking systems Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field is advantageous