People & Culture Coordinator

Mama Shelter · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Job Description

THE MISSION

  • You're the person who keeps Mama's People & Culture world organised, connected and full of good energy
  • As our People & Culture Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of the team — supporting everything from onboarding and team member queries to engagement activities and day-to-day P&C administration.
  • You're the friendly face people can count on, making sure the little things are taken care of so our people can focus on doing what they do best.
  • You don't just support P&C — you help create the Mama experience for our people.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Team Member Experience Champion

  • Support a warm, engaging and seamless team member journey from onboarding onwards
  • Be a friendly and approachable point of contact for everyday P&C queries
  • Support team members with policies, procedures, benefits and general requests
  • Help create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued and included

P&C Operations Pro

  • Support the day-to-day administration of the People & Culture function
  • Maintain accurate employee records, files and P&C documentation
  • Prepare letters, certificates, reports and other employee documentation
  • Support attendance, leave and other people-related administration
  • Ensure all documentation is handled accurately, confidentially and on time

Onboarding & Offboarding Coordinator

  • Coordinate smooth onboarding for new team members, ensuring all pre-employment documentation is completed
  • Support induction and orientation activities
  • Coordinate exit processes and ensure all relevant documentation is completed
  • Help new joiners feel part of Mama from day one

Culture & Engagement Supporter

  • Support team engagement activities, celebrations and recognition initiatives
  • Help bring Mama's culture and personality to life across the hotel
  • Support internal communications and team events
  • Bring energy, creativity and a genuine people-first approach to everything you do

Recruitment & Talent Support

  • Assist the Talent Acquisition team with recruitment administration and coordination
  • Support interview scheduling, candidate communication and pre-employment processes
  • Maintain recruitment trackers and ensure candidate information is up to date
  • Help coordinate offers, joining formalities and new hire documentation

People Data & Compliance Champion

  • Maintain accurate and confidential P&C records and systems
  • Support preparation of people reports, trackers and HR metrics
  • Assist with audits and ensure documentation complies with company policies and local requirements
  • Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism

P&C Team Player

  • Work closely with all departments and managers across the hotel
  • Support the wider P&C team with projects and initiatives as required
  • Be proactive, helpful and ready to jump in wherever the team needs you
  • Build strong relationships across Mama and the wider Ennismore family

Qualifications

MADE FOR YOU… ONLY IF

  • You have previous People & Culture / HR experience, ideally within hospitality
  • You're organised, detail-oriented and great at keeping multiple things moving
  • You genuinely enjoy working with people and helping others
  • You're approachable, positive and confident communicating with team members at all levels
  • You're comfortable handling confidential information with discretion
  • You have strong administrative and coordination skills
  • You're proactive and don't wait to be asked to get things done
  • You're comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
  • You're digitally confident and comfortable working with HR systems and Microsoft Office
  • You bring a people-first mindset and take pride in creating a great employee experience

YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS

  • Pre-opening experience? Big plus
  • Experience with lifestyle, luxury or design-led hospitality brands
  • Experience supporting employee engagement and culture initiatives
  • Familiarity with HRIS / HR systems
  • You're naturally curious, energetic and always ready to lend a hand
  • You bring Mama energy — warm, playful, authentic and genuinely passionate about people
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