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O'Brien Recruitment

HR Generalist

O'Brien Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 15 Sep 2026 by O'Brien Recruitment
  • Expires in 23 days
  • Job 2645072 - Ref CPT000047

About the position

HR Generalist
Location: Newlands, Cape Town
Employment Type: Full-time
Ready to take the next step in your HR career and gain broader exposure across the full HR function?
An exciting opportunity is available for a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist to join the HR team of a highly regarded luxury hotel group in Cape Town.
This is a dynamic role offering broad exposure across recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, HR administration and employee engagement. It is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is looking to further develop their career while making a meaningful contribution to the employee experience.
The organisation places a strong emphasis on employee wellness, development, community and creating a supportive and progressive workplace culture.

Please apply directly or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the full recruitment process, including candidate shortlisting, interviews, background checks and onboarding
  • Assist with employee relations and disciplinary processes alongside the HR Business Partner
  • Collaborate with the HR Administrator on HRIS updates, payroll inputs, UI19 forms and salary schedules
  • Participate in workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives
  • Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
  • Assist with HR process improvements and various HR projects
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee information and documentation
  • Provide effective day-to-day HR support across the organisation

Minimum Requirements
  • Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
  • 2–4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably within hospitality or a large service environment
  • Sound knowledge of HR processes and South African labour legislation
  • Experience working with HR systems and processes
  • SAGE 300 People experience will be advantageous
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent planning and organisational abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced environment
  • High level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks

What the Organisation Offers
  • Empowering and supportive work environment
  • Medical Aid and retirement benefits
  • 20 working days’ annual leave
  • Additional company benefits
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Opportunities for career growth and internal development
  • Strong focus on employee wellness and engagement

Ready to Grow Your HR Career?
If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a role that offers broad HR exposure, career development and the opportunity to work within a respected hospitality environment, this could be the next step in your career.

Desired Skills:

  • HR Administration
  • Recruitment
  • Talent Acquisition

O'Brien Recruitment

About the agency

O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we? O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business! Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment. We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge! We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z! These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists. Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.

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