HR Business Partner (12-Month Contract) - Cape Town

Are you the kind of HR professional who can balance strategy with empathy, data with intuition, and policies with people? Do you enjoy being the calm in the storm during employee relations cases and the spark behind culture and performance?

Then this role might be exactly what you've been looking for.

What You'll Be Doing

You won't just be supporting HR — you'll be embedded in the business, partnering with leaders to shape people strategies that actually make an impact.

You'll:

• Partner with leadership to translate business goals into practical, people-focused solutions
• Own the full employee lifecycle – from onboarding to offboarding (and everything in between)
• Be the go-to advisor on performance, talent, succession, and engagement
• Independently manage employee relations cases (misconduct, grievances, performance issues)
• Use data and insights to spot trends, risks, and opportunities before they become problems
• Lead meaningful conversations – performance reviews, talent discussions, and change initiatives
• Support organisational change, restructuring, and transformation projects
• Help build a high-performance, values-driven culture

What You Bring to the Table

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, or related field (essential)
• Honours Degree (nice to have)

Experience:

• 3–5 years in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role
• Solid experience handling employee relations independently
• Exposure to performance & talent management processes
• Experience in financial services or asset management? Big plus!

Bonus Points If You Have:

• SABPP registration
• Change Management certification
• Coaching certification
• Enneagram or Insights accreditation

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You're proactive, not reactive – you spot issues before they escalate
• You're credible and confident, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• You balance empathy with objectivity when handling sensitive matters
• You're data-driven, but never lose sight of the human side
• You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment within financial services
• Get exposure to strategic HR initiatives and leadership teams
• Be trusted to operate with autonomy and real influence
• Make a tangible impact on people, culture, and performance

If you're ready to step into a role where you can truly partner, influence, and drive change, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your HR magic to the business!