People & Culture Coordinator
Mama Shelter · Cape Town, Western Cape
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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