Junior HR Generalist | Cape Town
People. Culture. Precision.
A growing luxury hospitality platform is seeking a Junior HR Generalist to support the people and culture function across a portfolio of high-end hospitality and lifestyle businesses.
This is an opportunity for a structured, people-focused HR professional to gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle within a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
In luxury hospitality, people are the product. This role plays an important part in ensuring that teams are recruited, supported, and developed in a way that upholds the standards of a premium guest experience.
You will work closely with operational leaders and senior management to ensure strong HR administration, clear processes, and consistent people practices across the business.
What You’ll Support
- Recruitment coordination and candidate administration
• Interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Preparation of employment contracts and HR documentation
• Employee onboarding and induction processes
• Maintaining accurate HR records and personnel files
• Leave management and HR system administration
• Payroll input and employee data administration
• Supporting disciplinary and employee relations processes
• Coordinating training and development initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation and HR policies
You will also assist with broader HR projects as the organisation continues to scale its operations and teams.
Who You Are
- Early in your HR career and eager to grow into a well-rounded HR Generalist
• Highly organised with strong administrative discipline
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information
• A clear communicator who enjoys working with people
• Calm, solutions-oriented and detail-focused
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy operational environment
A qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a related field will be advantageous.
Experience within hospitality, luxury retail, or service-driven environments will be beneficial.
Why This Role
- Exposure to the full HR lifecycle
• Work closely with senior leadership and operational teams
• Develop your HR career within a luxury hospitality environment
• Opportunity to grow into a more senior HR role over time
This role suits someone who is disciplined, people-focused, and motivated to build a strong career in Human Resources within the hospitality industry.
