HR Advisor

About the role

The HR Advisor will support the implementation of people initiatives across Dentsu's Cape Town office. Working closely with the HR Business Partner, the role requires a data‑driven mindset and the ability to engage stakeholders on a range of HR topics.

Key responsibilities

• Provide operational support for HR strategy, including communication, implementation and monitoring of initiatives.
• Execute HR processes, standards and tools to meet function objectives.
• Support monitoring of organisational and HR metrics to improve human capital effectiveness.
• Assist with change‑management activities, preparing communications and analysing data.
• Help line managers develop and implement career plans for employees.
• Support performance development processes and drive effective performance conversations.
• Work on employee‑engagement projects defined by the HR Director.
• Collaborate with managers to resolve routine employee‑relations issues and build managerial capability.
• Provide analytical support to HR teams and business partners.
• Perform HR administrative tasks not covered by the operations team.
• Participate in Workday implementation projects and data‑cleansing activities across the region.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification; a degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within an HR department.
• Background in a media agency environment is preferred.
• Computer literate with experience using the Workday system preferred.

Required skills

• Workday