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.