HR Generalist (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:

• 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

• 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.