Human Resources Lead

2 Months ago • 4 Years + • Human Resource

Job Summary

Job Description

Sporty Group, a global consumer internet and technology company, seeks a Human Resources Lead for its South Africa operations. The role involves overseeing the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. The HR Lead will partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, manage payroll activities with the Finance team, and generate monthly HR reports. Responsibilities also include maintaining HRIS and personnel records in compliance with data policies, managing office supplies and vendor contracts, and ensuring health & safety compliance. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor for employee support and HR queries.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field
  • Minimum 4 years HR generalist/office management experience
  • In-depth knowledge of South African labor laws
  • Proficiency with HRIS, G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in tech, fintech, or startup sectors
  • Experience in People Operations and HR administration

Job Details

Sporty Group is a global consumer internet and technology company with a strong presence in sports media, gaming, social, and fintech. Our services engage millions of daily users worldwide across 10 countries and 3 continents. With a diverse team of over 700 high achievers, we are always looking for talented individuals to drive our growth and innovate for our users.

Responsibilities:

Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, probation cycles, performance management, and communication with employees.
Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that directly align with and support the organization's overall business objectives and strategic goals in South Africa.
Working with the Finance team on all payroll activities.
Run monthly HR reporting on headcount, turnover and employee satisfaction.
Maintain HRIS and personnel records in compliance with POPIA and global data policies and requirements. 
Manage office supplies, vendor contracts, and service providers (e.g., cleaning, security, internet, etc.).
Serve as the first point of contact and trusted advisor for employee support and HR queries in South Africa and the Cape Town office Manage employee relations, implement HR best practices, and oversee disciplinary and performance improvement processes in alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
Implement health & safety policies and ensure the office is compliant with local regulations.
You will be responsible for any other HR related duties deemed necessary for the role and business.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of HR generalist and/or office management experience, preferably in the tech, fintech, or startup sectors.
In-depth knowledge of South African labour laws and HR compliance
Proficiency with HRIS systems, G-Suite, Microsoft Office, and Slack.
Experience in People Operations, Office Management and HR administration.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — written and verbal.
Self-starter with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence.

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