People Specialist (HR Specialist)
Core
Face of NMI's People function in South Africa, shaping workplace culture, supporting leadership, and ensuring compliance with local employment legislation.
Role type
Senior HR Generalist (South Africa)
Builds
Local HR policies, engagement initiatives, and compliant employment practices for NMI's South African operation.
Domain
Human Resources / South African Labor Law
Required skills
South African employment law expertise, employee relations management, conflict resolution, HR administration, training facilitation, stakeholder communication, policy development, HRIS proficiency, cultural intelligence, adaptability to non-traditional hours.
Preferred skills
HR certification (SABPP, CPHR SA), experience in global/multinational organizations.
Technologies
HRIS platforms, MS Office, Google Suite
Responsibilities
Shape and nurture local workplace culture aligned with global values; drive employee engagement and retention initiatives; manage employee relations including investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievances; serve as primary representative at CCMA; facilitate onboarding and offboarding; manage local benefits and leave; develop local HR policies and SOPs; design and deliver training on South African employment law; consult global People team on local best practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
