Job title : HR Consultant (Cape Town)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : October 18, 2025
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Job Purpose
The HR Consultant will be responsible for the implementation of all HR processes, projects and activities throughout the life cycle of the employee at a business unit level; ensuring sound advice and the seamless and consistent delivery of the services to line management and employees in line with company procedures and compliance standards.This will include the delivery and updating of the HR Information Management System and data integrity; recruitment and selection processes; governance, project and change management & reporting; the implementation of employee relations practices; consultation and advice to line on people management policies and practices; talent and learning practices for the unit; as well as performance consulting, in line with legislation and Sun International standards.Key Performance Areas
Delivery of HR Operational Services
Understand and implement the people strategy to support business operationsPartners with management to understand performance, productivity and other people challenges; be able to diagnose the issue and provide solutions to improve people practices across the businessFacilitate all recruitment, selection and assessment processes; including advertising, interviewing, reference checking, vetting; appointmentsFacilitate the relocation and onboarding of employees onto the complex; ensuring employees experience an onboarding and employment experience in line with Sun International’s EVP and brandBe able to explain payroll and benefits queries and disputesWork with management to understand and troubleshoot queries and employee relations issues being experienced within the operations – including the facilitation of the grievance and disciplinary processesProactively engage with all stakeholder to “feel the pulse” of the Business unit and actively communicate with operational teams on changes and challenges taking place; ensuring resolutionWork with management and staff to implement the Sun Way Culture and Sun valuesWork with management and staff to facilitate and improve employee engagement projectsHR Data Integrity & Reporting
Capture changes in the HR System in line with operational changes and changes to employee’s personal information and employmentFacilitate the flow of paperwork to support these changes, ensuring that all stakeholders (e.g. payroll) are informed timeouslyUpdate personnel files
Update the data integrity in the HR system ensuring that it is complete and accuratePrepare audit documentation in line with policy and procedure and implement any remedial action plansLeave liabilities and sick leave balances are tracked and addressed with relevant HODsCompile and monitor reports on all people processes and analytics for the businessCompile relevant reporting for the unit; and track Employment equity and skills development statistics for the business unitPerformance Consulting
Facilitate the performance management process, and assist operators with any challenges or concerns they may have from a process perspectiveTracks and analyses performance results across the business operations to identify individual opportunities and performance gaps.Where trends are identified conduct analyses (including observations / interviews) to investigate issues being experienced in the operations, diagnose and identify the root cause of the issue.Make recommendations to improve performanceIn collaboration with the COE, facilitate learning solutions relevant to identified gapsBe a change agent and communicate on change plans within area of responsibility.Participate and assist operators with the implementation talent and career processesImplement transformation plans and initiatives for the business unit in line with targets and policyHR Governance
Understand and execute against the standard operating procedures for HR ProcessesBe the custodian of HR processes when interacting with operations and an advisor with regards the processes and toolsMonitor compliance of HR Practices in line with labour legislation; BBBEE targets, Gaming Board regulations and policies of Sun International;Escalate areas of concern to HR Management in order address and resolve.HR Project Implementation
Understand the objectives, measures, benefits and deadline requirements for the completion of HR projectsCo-ordinate and implement HR projects and deliver work as defined in the project plan and deadlinesCo-ordinate activities for operational areas and communicate on relevant activities with stakeholders in the business operationsProvide feedback to HR Management on any challenges, obstacles, successes to implementationMonitor delivery and prepare reports on the progress on the implementation plan for areas of responsibilityUpdate electronic files to ensure that all information is appropriately documentedTrouble shoot and support the operators by providing relevant information or escalating when required to ensure resolutionEncourages the integration of organisational values, with the culture and the Employees’ ways of workingAssist with the scheduling of communication and other events to implement change practices and ready the unit for changes taking placePrepare communication as requiredProvide input around identified risks and recommendations linked to the projectLearning & Development Administration
Capture and update training events and records in the learning systemCapture all skills spend in the systemTrack skills spend and documentation for BBBEE reportingAssist in the compilation of skills development data for reporting purposesCo-ordinate induction processes to support onboardingCo-ordinate and assist in the professional facilitation of compliance programmes when required e.g. RGPCo-ordinate logistical arrangements for facilitated learning programs on siteCo-ordinate and track learnership contracts and documentation for the business unitCo-ordinate logistics and prepare filing for audits taking place on siteStakeholder Engagement
Be available and respond to daily queries in the areas of HR Policy, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and labour legislationInitiates and sustains continuous dialogue with the Operational teams on change issues, and partners in exploring options for resolving the issues.Maintain relationships with key HR stakeholders (including management, payroll, Group COE, staff and HR colleagues) through delivery against requirements and deadlines ;Stay informed of HR practices, policies and labour legislation.Build trusted and respected relationships with internal stakeholders, and be a sound and credible counsel for operating teamsAct as a point of contact for learning providers and BBBEE auditorsRequirements
Education
B. Degree in Human Resources ManagementExperience
Minimum 5 years experience in HR, including 3 years experience as an HR OfficerSkills and Knowledge
Core behavioural competencies
PlanningDecision-makingEvaluating & Developing HR competenceResults orientationDeveloping relationshipsService orientationAnalytical thinkingManaging riskMotivating othersTechnical / proficiency competencies
Interviewing SkillsEmployee Relations ProcessesLabour legislationFunctional HR knowledge – including recruitment, learning & development; performance management; talent management; workforce planningChange ManagementRemuneration & benefitsBusiness AcumenProject ManagementProficiency in MS Office; PeoplesoftCommunication skills (Verbal and Written)Personal Credibility & integrityHuman Resources jobs