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A results-driven and transformational HR leader with over 8 years' experience across public facing entities and high-performance private organisations. Proven success in leading complex HR functions across diverse, multigenerational workforces of up to 350 employees, with a focus on aligning people strategy with organisational performance. Specialised in strategic human capital development, performance management systems, organisational design, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and diversity and inclusion. Adept at designing and executing value-adding HR programmes, workforce capability frameworks, employee engagement strategies, and change management initiatives that drive sustainable business outcomes. Strong compliance background in South African labour legislation, Employment Equity, Skills Development and BBBEE, with hands-on experience in payroll governance, HR policy formulation, reporting and HR risk mitigation.

I bring 12 years of retail banking experience specialising in Human Capital consulting, talent acquisition and employee relations. I partner with leaders across Sales, Distribution and Enablement to deliver strategic HR solutions that strengthen capability and support business goals. As a trusted HC consultant, I drive succession planning, performance management and leadership development through coaching and first‑line support. I provide robust ER guidance, including preparing charges, enquiry documentation and supporting initiators to present cases confidently and in line with policy. My talent background includes leading end‑to‑end recruitment, advising hiring managers on strategic hiring and redesigning TA processes to improve efficiency and compliance. I prioritise respect, integrity and proactive communication to build positive, productive work environments. If you’re looking for a strategic partner to elevate your talent and HC initiatives, I’m ready to collaborate and create meaningful impact.

A performance-driven Human Resources Specialist with over 20 years of experience spanning all HR verticals, coupled with robust administrative support skills. I bring a unique blend of HR expertise and strong organizational capabilities that enhance operational efficiency and boost employee satisfaction. My results-oriented approach is demonstrated through a proven record of accomplishment of overall effectiveness. I excel in collaborating with leadership teams, providing essential administrative support, and driving strategic HR initiatives that align with organizational goals.

Helping Startups Scale with the Right Talent | Building High-Performance Teams from Scratch Building a tech team shouldn’t slow your startup down. I specialize in helping scaling startups and tech-driven companies find, assess, and onboard world-class technical talent — from software engineers and product designers to data scientists and DevOps experts. With experience recruiting across global markets, I bring a structured yet agile approach to talent acquisition — balancing speed, quality, and cultural fit. Whether you need to hire one specialist or scale a full remote engineering team, I’ll manage the process end-to-end so you can stay focused on building your business. With 9+ years of experience, I’ve successfully built hiring engines from the ground up, scaled startup teams across regions, and implemented people-first strategies that drive growth and culture. What I Bring to the Table: - Full-Cycle Tech Recruitment: From sourcing to onboarding — Engineering, Product, Data, Design, DevOps, and more. - Strategic Talent Acquisition: Workforce planning, pipeline building, employer branding, and recruitment marketing. - Startup Scaling Expertise: Hired 0–1, 1–50, and 50–200+ employees; built recruitment processes aligned with business goals. - HR Business Partnering: Org design, performance management, L&D, and employee engagement strategies. - ATS & Tools Proficiency: LinkedIn Recruiter, BreezyHR, Workday, Github, Indeed, Placement Partner, Slack, and more. My Approach: I combine data-driven hiring with a people-centric mindset. Whether it’s sourcing hard-to-find engineers or setting up scalable HR infrastructure, I make sure every touchpoint reflects your company’s values and mission. Who I Work With: - Pre-seed to Series C startups - Founders building their first teams - Global remote-first companies - Tech scale-ups expanding across markets Let’s connect if you’re looking for a reliable partner to scale your team, elevate your people strategy, and build a hiring engine that lasts.

🌍 People Operations & Recruitment Operations Specialist for scaling and remote businesses. I help companies build structure behind hiring, onboarding, HR operations, and team workflows — especially in fast-moving environments where things can quickly become messy without the right systems in place. Over the last 15+ years, I’ve worked across startups, recruitment environments, and global businesses supporting teams across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East, and South Africa. My work has included: ✔ Recruitment Operations & ATS setup ✔ Hiring workflow design & optimisation ✔ Onboarding process improvement ✔ HR Operations & People processes ✔ Documentation & SOP creation ✔ Stakeholder & hiring manager support ✔ Workflow organisation and operational structure ✔ High-volume recruitment coordination ✔ Operational support for scaling teams I’ve worked with ATS, HRIS, onboarding, documentation, and workflow management systems to improve visibility, structure, and team efficiency. I’m naturally operationally minded and enjoy bringing clarity, consistency, and scalable processes into growing businesses. If you need someone hands-on who can improve operational flow, support hiring processes, and help teams work more effectively together, I’d love to connect.

I am the Founder and Managing Director of Ikigai People, a consultancy firm specialising in Human Resources, Industrial Relations and Employment ​Law. Our expert consultants provide innovative solutions and services to all businesses, while keeping in mind that all bu​sinesses are unique, and so are its employees. Th​rough our interactive and business-driven training, ​we aim to empower, your business, and your people, s​o you can confidently focus on what really​ ​matters. Our experience includes consulting and advising multinational clients in a variety of industries including transport, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and wholesale and retail industries, on employment and commercial law issues as well as acting on behalf of clients in the Labour Court, CCMA, and other Bargaining Councils. As the founder of Ikigai People, I assist clients as a senior employee relations consultant. I have 8 years experience in law firm practice as an Attorney at two of the largest law firms in South Africa and then one of the largest global law firms, DLA Piper. I also have corporate Employee Relations experience.