Human Resource Manager

Human Resource Manager

Join the journey to shape the future of travel!

We’re looking for a dynamic Human Resource Manager to drive growth, nurture talent, and build a thriving team culture in our fast-growing travel and tourism company. The position offers hybrid working and is based at our office in Cape Town, South Africa, forming part of our global team with a direct reporting line into the London-based Group Head of People and Culture.

If you’re passionate about creating impactful people strategies and love the excitement of a high-energy global company, this is your chance to make a mark!"

About Us:

TourAxis specialises in building innovative travel brands and platforms. We aim to bring new and innovative travel products, services, technology platforms, and companies, growing these ideas from conception to start-up and scaleup phases. Our portfolio of brands includes Expat Explore, Group Tour Shop, Rail Rocker, PlugPlug, and more. As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we seek ambitious highly skilled and experienced individuals passionate about travel to drive our growth. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our values, culture, and everyday practices.

Our Core Values:

Our values shape the way we work and define the people we want to join us on our incredible and exciting journey ahead of us:

• Be Boldly Curious: we don’t design tours from a desk. We go there. Ask ‘what if” before “how”
• Big Hearted People: we care, and it shows. Every guest gets the warmth you’d give in your own home.
• Own The Outcome: we earn trust by doing what we say - even when it’s hard. You own the fix.
• Inspire Through Exploration: We’ve been to the places we sell. Hosted, not guided. Two staff on every bus.
• Chase Together: The best thing we create isn’t a great tour. It’s the person who can’t stop talking about it.

Position Overview

As a Human Resource Manager, you will act as a strategic partner to our business units, providing expert HR advice and guidance to drive company objectives and employee engagement. The HRM will collaborate closely with leaders and employees to promote a positive work environment, support organizational growth, and lead people-focused initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with department heads to align HR strategy with business goals. Provide insights and solutions to improve organizational performance.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations issues, promoting a positive work culture and resolving conflicts effectively.
• Talent Management: Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts. Identify and develop talent through coaching, feedback, and performance management programs.
• Learning & Development: Facilitate training programs to enhance employee skills and foster professional growth. Identify gaps and recommend development initiatives.
• Change Management: Lead HR initiatives related to change management, organizational restructuring, and workforce planning.
• Compliance: Ensure company HR policies comply with relevant laws and regulations. Keep up-to-date with changes and best practices in HR.
• HR Metrics & Analytics: Analyze workforce data to identify trends, support strategic planning, and improve HR practices.
• Payroll Management: input and management of the payroll for the South African division. The current system we are using is Simple Pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or relevant certification is a plus).
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar HR role with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and change management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Payroll experience would be advantageous

You will enjoy

• Collaborating with smart, engaging people in an inspiring company, passionate about travel
• Working as one team towards our goal
• Growing and learning continuously with loads of encouragement and support
• Taking calculated risks as we navigate our growth challenges
• Flexible working practices enabling your best delivery
• Being autonomous and empowering others to lead

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• An inclusive and dynamic work environment
• Significant travel discount for staff