People Support (HR) Generalist Role (Reference: PSGEN25) APPLY NOW

Are you ready to be part of our growing People Support team, where you’ll have the chance to drive culture, make an impact, and help create an environment where our team thrives? This is more than just an HR role - it’s an opportunity to shape the employee experience, foster engagement, and build a workplace that reflects our values of trust, teamwork, inspiration, and balance.

As a People Support Generalist, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting, developing, and empowering our people across the business. From recruiting talent to enhancing employee wellbeing, driving training initiatives, and ensuring smooth HR processes, you’ll be at the heart of making our company a great place to work. If you’re passionate about people and culture, thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, and love the idea of making a real difference, this is the role for you!

What will you be responsible for?

Recruitment & Selection

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for retail stores and HQ as needed.
• Screen resumes, coordinate interviews, and maintain recruitment databases.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and timelines.

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Facilitate new hire orientations and process necessary documentation.
• Conduct exit interviews and manage offboarding procedures.

HR Records Management

• Maintain up-to-date personnel records and ensure compliance with PAIA regulations.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical HR practices.

Payroll & Benefits Administration Support

• Assist with payroll processing, timekeeping, and benefits enrollment.
• Ensure accurate payroll data validation and timely distribution of benefits information.

Employee Relations & Support

• Manage employee wellness initiatives and respond to HR-related queries.
• Provide administrative support for IR matters up to conciliation level.
• Assist in resolving workplace conflicts and maintaining a positive work environment.

Training & Development Coordination

• Design and manage training programs on the FOMify learning platform.
• Track employee training participation and assist with reporting (WSP/ATR & EE).

HR Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Support HR audits and compile HR reports for management decision-making.

Culture & Engagement Initiatives

• Actively participate in the Culture Committee and support culture-driven initiatives.
• Foster teamwork, communication, and employee engagement.

Store Visits & Performance Management

• Conduct bi-monthly store visits to assess culture, team performance, and training needs.
• Support Store Managers in performance evaluations and KPI setting.

General HR Administration & Communication

• Draft HR-related communications, announcements, and correspondence.
• Ensure effective internal and external communication within the HR function.

What you bring?

• A passionate HR professional with 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• A people champion – you’re passionate about creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated.
• A culture driver - You believe in fostering a positive, engaged, and high-performing workplace and are eager to be part of initiatives that bring this to life.
• An excellent communicator – You can build strong relationships, handle sensitive conversations with empathy, and ensure clear, professional communication at all levels.
• A problem solver – You have a proactive mindset and can think on your feet to find solutions to HR and employee-related challenges.
• An organized multitasker – You’re able to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and keep everything running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player – You thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy working closely with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Detail-oriented and ethical – You handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, labor laws, and best practices.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.

What we offer

At Freedom of Movement, our mission is to be an inspirational and conscious South African brand that connects deeply with our customers by delivering authentic, high-quality lifestyle products. Working here offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of an aspirational brand that empowers employees to shape their own destinies and embrace true freedom: the freedom to dream, create, and move. We provide a dynamic environment rich in development opportunities, where you can contribute positively to our growth. Our unique culture, "Uhambo," meaning "journey" in Zulu and Xhosa, embodies the adventure of overcoming challenges and seeking new experiences. It reflects our commitment to teamwork, resilience, and continuous improvement as we inspire innovation and deliver superior products and services. Uhambo - "together we move to inspire."

Job Type: Full-time

Location: HQ, Unit 3 Harvest Park, Harvest Close, Richmond Industrial Precinct, Cape Town

Expected Start Date: May/June 2025

Closing Date: 18 April 2025

No late applications will be accepted. Should you not hear from us within four weeks, please note that your application was unsuccessful.

Stay free & Keep moving!