Cape Town City Centre: HR Generalist (Fixed-Term Contract – 26Months)

Human Resource Generalist Cape Town Fixed Term Contract – 6 Months Office Based | Monday – Friday An established and innovative financial services organisation based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Human Resource Generalist to join their team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role offers exposure across the full employee lifecycle and requires a strong payroll foundation, advanced reporting capability, and proven experience within the financial services environment (non-banking preferred). Key Responsibilities: Payroll Administration End-to-end payroll administration using Sage 300 Ensuring payroll accuracy, integrity, and timely processing Managing payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, maternity leave, salary changes, bonuses, and deductions HR Generalist Functions Providing day-to-day HR administration and coordination across the employee lifecycle Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems Managing leave administration and ensuring system accuracy Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes Administering employee benefits including medical aid, retirement funds, and risk benefits Performing HR system updates and data maintenance Preparing and delivering HR, payroll, and headcount reports Conducting workforce analytics and monthly HR reporting Producing ad hoc reports using advanced Excel Supporting audits and internal and external data requests Managing BBBEE administration and reporting Ensuring accurate employee data for BBBEE compliance Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support regulatory requirements Participating in HR projects and process improvement initiatives Providing ad hoc HR and payroll support as required Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable): Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR and payroll administration Experience within the financial services industry (non-banking preferred) Expert-level Sage 300 payroll experience Proven BBBEE administration experience Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP / VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis Strong HR and payroll reporting capability Core Competencies: High attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organisational and time management ability Professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively If you meet the above requirements and are seeking a contract opportunity within a financial services environment, we encourage you to apply.