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Join Houst as a Human Resources Manager and thrive in a diverse, equal-opportunity employer environment with a hybrid working model.
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa - Hybrid
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Organisation summary
At Houst, we pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive employer offering hybrid working models. Based in Cape Town with a global influence, Houst is an exciting place to enhance HR operations and lead People & Culture initiatives.
Role Summary
- Leading global People & Culture initiatives such as engagement, performance management, learning, and wellbeing.
- Collaborating with leadership to shape the organization’s structure, strategy and workforce planning.
- Managing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
- Analyzing HR data to make data-driven decisions that improve operations.
- Ensuring HR compliance and efficient HR operations.
Role Requirements
- 2-4 years of management experience in People & Culture or HR.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources.
- Knowledge of both South African and UK HR frameworks and labor laws.
- Strong data literacy and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to independently adhere to UK working hours (09 - 00-18 - 00 GMT).
Application Process Details
Interested candidates are welcome to send an application outlining relevant experience and skills.
Overview Houst is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Manager to lead and enhance our HR operations and strategy. This role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, offering a hybrid working model. As a pivotal part of our team, you will report directly to the Managing Director, manage a small team, and oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle including onboarding, development, engagement, and retention.
The Role As the Human Resources Manager at Houst, you will be responsible for leading global People & Culture initiatives such as engagement, performance management, learning, and wellbeing. You will collaborate with leadership to shape our organizational strategy, structure, and workforce planning. Your tasks will include managing the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding, analyzing HR data to drive improvements, and ensuring efficient HR operations and compliance.
Requirements The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-4 years of management experience in People & Culture or HR, and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources. You should have practical experience with both South African and UK HR frameworks and labor laws, preferably gained in startups or scale-ups. Strong data literacy and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently and adhere to UK working hours (09:00-18:00 GMT).
Benefits Houst offers 23 days of paid holidays plus public holidays, and hybrid working conditions with access to our co-working office space in Kloof Street, Cape Town. Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday, an enviable company culture, regular team social events, and company-wide recognition of outstanding work. A MacBook for business use will also be provided.
Houst is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law.
