People and Culture Generalist (Parental Leave Contract) at Badger Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Engagement

• Partner with leaders to implement initiatives aligned with organisational values.
• Monitor engagement through surveys and feedback, translating insights into actionable plans.
• Support recognition programs, wellbeing initiatives, team events, and internal communications.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Talent Management (Recruitment & Onboarding)

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for the South African branch.
• Source candidates, coordinate interviews, and manage onboarding processes.
• Advise hiring managers on attraction strategies and recruitment best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations.

Learning & Employee Development / Performance Support

• Support performance review cycles and meaningful development planning.
• Coach managers to develop and support their teams effectively.

Employee Relations & Workplace Advice

• Act as a trusted advisor on a range of employee relations matters.
• Support resolution of workplace issues in line with policies and South African employment laws. 

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support

• Provide payroll support and liaise with finance, insurance, legal, risk, and compliance teams.
• Support alignment on remuneration, benefits, and other people-related matters.

Policies, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support people-related risk management.
• Assist with HR reporting and analysis for management.

 General HR Administration

• Prepare employment contracts and manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: You will bring a solid foundation in Human Resources, supported by a minimum of Matric and a relevant HR qualification.
• Experience: At least 3 years in a generalist HR or people partner role.  
• Strong end-to-end recruitment experience.
• Confidence in partnering with leaders to deliver practical, commercially sound solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work autonomously, and operate in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, report writing, analytical skills, and experience implementing HR policies.

 Valuable Extras

• Experience with payroll systems and HR databases.
• Prior exposure to the finance or insurance sector