HR Specialist (6-month contract)

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006667/CS

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Location:

Paarl, South Africa

SUMMARY:
HR Specialist / HR Business Partner (6-Month Contract)

Manufacturing | Human Resources
Cape Winelands.
Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)

Our client, a well-established international manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced HR Specialist / HR Business Partner to support and partner with leadership across key business units on a 6-month contract.

This role requires a commercially aware HR professional who can operate at both strategic and operational levels, driving HR initiatives, supporting leadership, and ensuring effective people management practices across the organisation.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Partner with management to provide strategic HR support and guidance across business units Drive and support HR initiatives, including organisational development, performance management, and workforce planning Provide input on employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and compliance Support and guide management on labour legislation and HR best practices Oversee and support recruitment and talent management processes Analyse HR data and provide insights to support business decision-making Assist with change management and organisational restructuring initiatives Ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented and consistently applied Support training and development initiatives aligned to business needs Work closely with leadership to drive employee engagement and performance Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws and company policies Provide general HR support and execute ad hoc projects as required Requirements: Minimum 5-8 years' experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation Experience dealing with employee relations, performance management, and organisational development Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Strong communication and stakeholder management skills High level of professionalism and confidentiality To apply, please send your CV to Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours. Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA compliant. All personal information is processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act for recruitment purposes only.

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