HR / PEOPLE PRACTITIONER (TECH INDUSTRY) - CENTURY CITY & HYBRID

Job Description HR / PEOPLE PRACTITIONER (TECH INDUSTRY) - CENTURY CITY & HYBRID We're on the lookout for a People Practitioner to support the daily people operations in a high-performance, tech-led business unit. You’ll work closely with the People Business Partner to deliver effective HR solutions that scale with the team—focusing on recruitment, compliance, employee engagement, and operational excellence. If you’re an HR generalist who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and cares deeply about people experience, this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing: Recruitment & Talent Support Lead end-to-end hiring processes: job briefs, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers Use creative direct sourcing strategies to attract high-quality digital and business talent Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure strong candidate pipelines and smooth onboarding Champion inclusive hiring aligned with transformation and DEI objectives Track progress and performance using internal systems and reporting tools People Operations & Admin Own the employee lifecycle for a ~200-person team: contracts, onboarding, offboarding, changes, and updates Ensure HR records and employee files are accurate, complete, and compliant Support the People Business Partner on performance cycles, development planning, and ER processes Provide accurate input for payroll, benefits, and organisational changes Compliance & Development Assist in ensuring HR operations align with local labour laws and internal policies Support B-BBEE and Skills Development initiatives, including: Coordinating learnerships, training tracking, and vendor engagement Gathering evidence and tracking spend for audit purposes Assisting with Employment Equity reporting and committee coordination People Experience & Culture Contribute to a great onboarding journey and ongoing employee support Help plan and deliver wellness, engagement, and culture-building initiatives Process & Reporting Maintain and improve templates, tools, and HR documentation using platforms like Confluence Keep dashboards and reporting up to date: hiring, headcount, attrition, compliance Recommend and implement process improvements for a smoother, more consistent people experience Operational & Safety Support Help ensure a safe, compliant, and well-supported working environment in partnership with Facilities and Safety Officers Requirements What You’ll Bring: 3–5 years’ HR experience, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Hands-on recruitment experience, especially sourcing digital/tech talent Working knowledge of: Labour law and HR compliance Employment Equity & B-BBEE principles Skills development plans and SETA processes Strong administrative and organisational skills Comfortable with HR systems, recruitment tools, and payroll coordination Clear communicator, proactive mindset, and a collaborative, solution-focused approach Bonus Points If You Have: A degree or diploma in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related Certification in EE, B-BBEE, or Labour Relations Experience using digital tools like Jira, Confluence , or HR reporting platforms Benefits Perks & Benefits: ​ Hybrid work model – 4 days in-office, 1 day remote Competitive salary with room to grow Smart tools and digital workflows to support your impact High-exposure role with direct input into people operations and strategy Culture-first mindset – work with a team that values collaboration, growth, and inclusion