People Specialist (HR Specialist)

We're seeking an enthusiastic and people-oriented HR generalist, who is an excellent communicator, detail-oriented professional with practical knowledge of local South African employment law and practices.

This role will be the face of NMI's People function in South Africa, shaping workplace culture, supporting leadership and ensuring compliance with all South African employment legislation.

Operating during later hours to align with our global operations, you'll be an integral part of our onsite leadership team while partnering closely with our global People function.

This role requires a collaborative and adaptable, creative thinker, with hands-on experience in engagement and culture initiatives, HR administration and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Culture & Engagement

• Shape and nurture local workplace culture aligned with NMI's global values
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives as agreed with global People team
• Create a welcoming and inviting office environment by organizing meals, events (such as our volunteering events and staff parties), reviewing and improving local initiatives and perks.

Employee Relations

• Work with leaders to proactively identify and mitigate employment relations risks
• Support managers and employees through employee relations matters; including investigations, disciplinary and performance management processes and grievances
• Ensure full compliance with South African labour legislation including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Employment Equity Act
• Serve as NMI's primary representative at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)

HR Administration & Compliance

• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes for South African employees
• Manage local benefits programs
• Oversee leave management and statutory reporting
• Develop and implement South Africa-specific HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with the global NMI policies
• Create and maintain local SOPs to strengthen processes and support consistency
• Manage relationships with external service providers
• Develop and implement H&S policy

Training & Development

• Design and deliver training programs for global managers on South African employment law and cultural considerations
• Consult global People team on performance management, local disciplinary process and employee relations best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Law, or related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of prog