Head of HR

SUMMARY:
A prestigious creative institution with a global footprint is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of HR to join its leadership team in Cape Town. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who appreciates the cultural sector and can align HR strategy with the organisation’s artistic vision and broader business goals.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for all HR and labour relations globally (South Africa, London and New York)

• Oversee employee relations and ensure positive workplace cultures across locations
• Design, oversee and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs across all locations
• Lead on recruitment processes
• Lead on all performance management and disciplinary action
• Provide documentation for all labour-related matters
• Ensure HR compliance and risk management
• Lead on skills development and training – strategy, implementation and reporting
• Lead on HR programs including employee wellness programmes, benefits programs and compensation
• Provide strategic guidance on organizational design and workforce planning
• Partner with directors to implement organisational change , change management , restructuring
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that reflect global presence
• Manage global mobility programs

• HR Qualification or Bachelors Degree minimum
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD)
• 5yr + experience working as an HR Manager
• International HR experience (preferred but not essential)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills , high Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Empathy and confidentiality
• Organizational skills – managing multiple HR functions and deadlines
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills
• Team collaboration- the ability to work cross-functionally with leadership, finance, and other departments.
• Experience with HR analytics
• Experience in a creative or cultural sector (preferred but not essential)
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively across diverse environments