KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structured along the employee journey)
1. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
- Oversee the end-to-end onboarding experience including background checks, employment contracts, tools of trade provisioning and systems access
- Ensure full compliance and a smooth start for all new hires across internal teams and client campaigns
- Collaborate with recruitment and compliance teams to ensure efficient onboarding delivery
- Strengthen culture integration from day one
- Industrial Relations and Policy Governance IR Case Management
- First-line support on IR matters including absenteeism, underperformance, misconduct, and grievances
- Draft hearing documentation, facilitate processes, and support formal outcomes
- Ensure policy-aligned responses and prepare accurate paper trails for internal and CCMA use
- Maintain and track IR matters with monthly reporting to highlight trends, risks, and hotspots
2. Policy Development and Governance
Draft, review, and manage HR and employment policies aligned to BPO operations and labour lawTrain leaders on consistent application and advise on gaps or adaptations neededStrengthen policy adherence and provide oversight during audits or escalations3. Performance Management (Core Focus)
Design and roll out campaign-specific performance standards that reflect operational realities, leadership inputs, and evolving scorecard prioritiesCollaborate with leadership to develop competitive and targeted KPIs based on : business goals, client expectations, operational challenges, and trends observed through IR, retention, QA, and performance outcomesDevelop and implement a clear Performance Management Policy that is applied consistently across unitsTrain Supervisors and Managers on performance management best practices, including review cycles, calibration, and real-time coachingProactively track people performance and alert leadership on both red flags and high-performer opportunitiesDesign and support Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for underperformers with structure, guidance, and coaching integrationPartner with QA, Operations, and L&D to link people outcomes with campaign healthProvide monthly reporting that highlights : top and bottom performers, role-specific insights, gaps in measurement, and links to attrition, engagement, and recognition4. TALENT GROWTH, RETENTION AND SUCCESSION
Collaborate with managers to identify, map, and develop succession candidates for critical rolesTrack Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and ensure follow-throughRecommend or design developmental experiences, mentorship pairings, and stretch assignmentsIdentify high-performing staff for fast-tracking or leadership exposureTrack and respond to attrition trends and exit reasonsContribute to campaigns and initiatives that enhance retention, recognition, and employee investment5. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, WELLNESS AND CULTURE
Support the design and delivery of culture and wellness activities including mental health, inclusion, care days, and values activationsConduct pulse surveys, engagement check-ins, and exit interviewsProvide insights on engagement levels to leadership and HRWork with internal teams to drive inclusion, recognition, and morale-building interventionsAdvise on absenteeism patterns and wellness referrals where needed6. HR ADMINISTRATION, SYSTEMS AND REPORTING
Maintain and secure HR files in line with POPIA and internal protocolsPrepare HR reports, dashboards, and analytics to share with the Head of iPeople and leadershipManage accurate trackers for IR, absenteeism, performance reviews, PIPs, and career movementCoordinate payroll-relevant inputs like new hires, exits, movements, and warnings7. STRATEGIC BUSINESS SUPPORT AND CAMPAIGN INTEGRATION
Understand and support the culture, KPIs, and delivery expectations of all BPO campaignsDiligently align HR initiatives with campaign outcomesServe as the HR lead for new campaigns, transitions, or people-impacting shiftsAlert business leaders to people trends, pain points, or emerging risksCollaborate with L&D, QA, and operational owners to support campaign health from a people perspectiveQUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated experience managing performance frameworks, PIPs, and employee development35 years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner in a BPO or contact centre environmentDegree or Diploma in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, or similarStrong knowledge of South African labour law, BCEA, CCMA processes, and HR policy frameworksSkilled in MS Excel and HRIS systems for tracking, reporting, and analyticsKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PayrollAdvanced excelLabour lawS197 and S189B-BBEE transformationESG reportingBusiness report writingBusiness acumenKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structured along the employee journey)
1. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
Oversee the end-to-end onboarding experience including background checks, employment contracts, tools of trade provisioning and systems accessEnsure full compliance and a smooth start for all new hires across internal teams and client campaignsCollaborate with recruitment and compliance teams to ensure efficient onboarding deliveryStrengthen culture integration from day oneIndustrial Relations and Policy Governance IR Case ManagementFirst-line support on IR matters including absenteeism, underperformance, misconduct, and grievancesDraft hearing documentation, facilitate processes, and support formal outcomesEnsure policy-aligned responses and prepare accurate paper trails for internal and CCMA useMaintain and track IR matters with monthly reporting to highlight trends, risks, and hotspots2. Policy Development and Governance
Draft, review, and manage HR and employment policies aligned to BPO operations and labour lawTrain leaders on consistent application and advise on gaps or adaptations neededStrengthen policy adherence and provide oversight during audits or escalations3. Performance Management (Core Focus)
Design and roll out campaign-specific performance standards that reflect operational realities, leadership inputs, and evolving scorecard prioritiesCollaborate with leadership to develop competitive and targeted KPIs based on : business goals, client expectations, operational challenges, and trends observed through IR, retention, QA, and performance outcomesDevelop and implement a clear Performance Management Policy that is applied consistently across unitsTrain Supervisors and Managers on performance management best practices, including review cycles, calibration, and real-time coachingProactively track people performance and alert leadership on both red flags and high-performer opportunitiesDesign and support Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for underperformers with structure, guidance, and coaching integrationPartner with QA, Operations, and L&D to link people outcomes with campaign healthProvide monthly reporting that highlights : top and bottom performers, role-specific insights, gaps in measurement, and links to attrition, engagement, and recognition4. TALENT GROWTH, RETENTION AND SUCCESSION
Collaborate with managers to identify, map, and develop succession candidates for critical rolesTrack Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and ensure follow-throughRecommend or design developmental experiences, mentorship pairings, and stretch assignmentsIdentify high-performing staff for fast-tracking or leadership exposureTrack and respond to attrition trends and exit reasonsContribute to campaigns and initiatives that enhance retention, recognition, and employee investment5. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, WELLNESS AND CULTURE
Support the design and delivery of culture and wellness activities including mental health, inclusion, care days, and values activationsConduct pulse surveys, engagement check-ins, and exit interviewsProvide insights on engagement levels to leadership and HRWork with internal teams to drive inclusion, recognition, and morale-building interventionsAdvise on absenteeism patterns and wellness referrals where needed6. HR ADMINISTRATION, SYSTEMS AND REPORTING
Maintain and secure HR files in line with POPIA and internal protocolsPrepare HR reports, dashboards, and analytics to share with the Head of iPeople and leadershipManage accurate trackers for IR, absenteeism, performance reviews, PIPs, and career movementCoordinate payroll-relevant inputs like new hires, exits, movements, and warnings7. STRATEGIC BUSINESS SUPPORT AND CAMPAIGN INTEGRATION
Understand and support the culture, KPIs, and delivery expectations of all BPO campaignsDiligently align HR initiatives with campaign outcomesServe as the HR lead for new campaigns, transitions, or people-impacting shiftsAlert business leaders to people trends, pain points, or emerging risksCollaborate with L&D, QA, and operational owners to support campaign health from a people perspective#J-18808-Ljbffr