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HR Advisor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Potentiam is a fast-growing global offshore solutions provider connecting top talent with leading UK and European businesses. With offices across South Africa Romania India and Brazil we offer international exposure real career progression and the opportunity to work with high-performing global teams.
We combine global opportunity with local support - giving you the chance to grow make an impact and build a long-term career in a business thats scaling fast.
Global clients. Clear progression. Real opportunity.
About Our Client
Our client is an award-winning business selling safety test equipment to heating engineers and auto mechanics around the world recognised for high-quality products unique after-sales support and superb customer service.
Purpose of role
The HR Advisor will work closely with the HR & Marketing Manager and senior leadership to deliver the full employee lifecycle maintain compliance and drive people initiatives across our clients UK operations.
Duties and responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
Managing end-to-end recruitment processes including advertising application screening interview coordination and offer management
Issuing contracts starter packs and conducting right-to-work checks
Delivering induction presentations
Managing the full offboarding process for leavers including exit interviews and system administration
Employee Relations
Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations matters including disciplinaries grievances and investigations
Providing managers with guidance and support on ER processes in line with employment law and company policy
Monitoring sickness absence and supporting managers with return-to work processes
Payroll & Benefits
Running the monthly payroll process in collaboration with the Finance team
Administering employee benefits including private medical insurance pension death in service and cycle to work scheme
Managing changes to benefit entitlements and maintaining accurate records
HR Systems & Data
Overseeing and administering the HRIS (IRIS Staffology) including new starter set-up ongoing changes and reporting
Managing the Learning Management System (ProCompliance) ensuring training records are accurate and up to date
Maintaining the Time & Attendance system (UAttend) identifying and resolving discrepancies
Producing HR reports and people data as required by the business
Policy & Compliance
Keeping HR policies updated and legally compliant reflecting changes in employment law and best practice
Ensuring training and compliance requirements are met across the organisation working with managers to address gaps
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records both electronic and hard copy
Learning Development & Early Careers
Overseeing apprenticeship programmes and work experience placements acting as the primary point of contact for providers and learners
Coordinating feedback meetings (appraisals) and working with managers to ensure timely completion
Supporting the delivery of training and development initiatives across the business
General
Working with third-party agencies to oversee and support our clients overseas workforce
Providing first-line HR support and signposting for all UK staff
Assisting in organising company events including annual long service lunches
Other HR administration as required
Skills and Experience
5 8 years HR Advisor Experience
Relevant HR Degree/ Qualification
CIPD qualified to a minimum of Level 3 (Level 5 desirable or in progress)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role ideally in a private sector SME environment
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience with HRIS platforms
Comfortable managing payroll processes and working closely with Finance
Confident handling ER cases with appropriate discretion and judgement
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the business
Proactive and self-sufficient with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
Data Privacy Notice
The personal information you provide during the application and recruitment process will be used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with our data protection policies.
For any questions regarding data processing related to HR activities please contact Chantal Endemann at
All data shared with third parties complies with applicable confidentiality and retention requirements.
We combine global opportunity with local support - giving you the chance to grow make an impact and build a long-term career in a business thats scaling fast.
Global clients. Clear progression. Real opportunity.
About Our Client
Our client is an award-winning business selling safety test equipment to heating engineers and auto mechanics around the world recognised for high-quality products unique after-sales support and superb customer service.
Purpose of role
The HR Advisor will work closely with the HR & Marketing Manager and senior leadership to deliver the full employee lifecycle maintain compliance and drive people initiatives across our clients UK operations.
Duties and responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
Managing end-to-end recruitment processes including advertising application screening interview coordination and offer management
Issuing contracts starter packs and conducting right-to-work checks
Delivering induction presentations
Managing the full offboarding process for leavers including exit interviews and system administration
Employee Relations
Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations matters including disciplinaries grievances and investigations
Providing managers with guidance and support on ER processes in line with employment law and company policy
Monitoring sickness absence and supporting managers with return-to work processes
Payroll & Benefits
Running the monthly payroll process in collaboration with the Finance team
Administering employee benefits including private medical insurance pension death in service and cycle to work scheme
Managing changes to benefit entitlements and maintaining accurate records
HR Systems & Data
Overseeing and administering the HRIS (IRIS Staffology) including new starter set-up ongoing changes and reporting
Managing the Learning Management System (ProCompliance) ensuring training records are accurate and up to date
Maintaining the Time & Attendance system (UAttend) identifying and resolving discrepancies
Producing HR reports and people data as required by the business
Policy & Compliance
Keeping HR policies updated and legally compliant reflecting changes in employment law and best practice
Ensuring training and compliance requirements are met across the organisation working with managers to address gaps
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records both electronic and hard copy
Learning Development & Early Careers
Overseeing apprenticeship programmes and work experience placements acting as the primary point of contact for providers and learners
Coordinating feedback meetings (appraisals) and working with managers to ensure timely completion
Supporting the delivery of training and development initiatives across the business
General
Working with third-party agencies to oversee and support our clients overseas workforce
Providing first-line HR support and signposting for all UK staff
Assisting in organising company events including annual long service lunches
Other HR administration as required
Skills and Experience
5 8 years HR Advisor Experience
Relevant HR Degree/ Qualification
CIPD qualified to a minimum of Level 3 (Level 5 desirable or in progress)
Proven experience in a generalist HR role ideally in a private sector SME environment
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience with HRIS platforms
Comfortable managing payroll processes and working closely with Finance
Confident handling ER cases with appropriate discretion and judgement
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the business
Proactive and self-sufficient with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
Data Privacy Notice
The personal information you provide during the application and recruitment process will be used solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with our data protection policies.
For any questions regarding data processing related to HR activities please contact Chantal Endemann at
All data shared with third parties complies with applicable confidentiality and retention requirements.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
