Western Cape: HR Manager posted by Cecile Personnel (Pty) Ltd

As a key partner to the Managing Director, you will oversee the full employee life cycle, ensure compliance, enhance performance, and create a high-engagement workplace where people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Management

• Design and manage recruitment strategies, including working with recruitment partners
• Conduct screening, interviews, and talent assessments
• Oversee a structured, effective onboarding experience

Performance Management

• Support managers in setting performance goals and conducting reviews
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback frameworks

Labour Law & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all labour legislation and HR regulations
• Manage FAIS rep register, CPD status, and qualification tracking
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Mediate and resolve workplace conflicts professionally and fairly
• Develop engagement initiatives to improve culture, productivity, and morale
• Champion diversity and inclusion across the organisation

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and design learning initiatives
• Support leadership development and capability-building efforts

Operational HR

• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting
• Manage ad-hoc HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure best-practice HR processes and high service delivery standards

Key Competencies

• Strong ethics, professionalism, and sound judgement
• Exceptionally organised, accurate, and detail-focused
• Emotionally mature with excellent interpersonal skills
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and telephonic)
• Strong time management and ability to multitask effectively
• Presentable, polished, and confident

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related (advantageous)
• 3–5 years HR generalist experience
• Financial services industry exposure is beneficial
• Strong working knowledge of SA labour laws (BCEA, EEA, SDA, etc.)
• Proficient in HR systems, ATS platforms, and modern HR practices