People Partner

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business.  We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors.  Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.    

We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced People Partner to join our global people team.

Position Overview:  

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded People Partner to support our growing teams in South Africa and globally. This role will partner closely with managers, working with the Talent and People Manager to deliver efficient People support, ensure compliance with local labour laws, and drive impactful people initiatives.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment and enjoys delivering compliant people support as well as important people initiatives as part of a global people team.

Responsibilities:  

People Administration

• Manage day-to-day people administration including updating data across HR systems, supporting benefits such as Medical aid, pension and payroll inputs where required.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes

Employee Relations

• Act as a first point of contact for employee relations matters
• Support ER cases including performance management, disciplinary, and grievance processes
• Coach managers on handling employee issues in a fair and consistent manner

Compliance & Employment Practices

• Ensure compliance with South African labour laws and internal policies
• Maintain and update employment Handbook, policies, and documentation
• Provide guidance to managers on best practice employment processes – ensure we have a suite of templated playbooks.

Projects & People Initiatives

• Contribute to people-related projects and initiatives
• Support organisational changes and growth planning
• Help design, implement and report on programs to improve employee engagement and experience

Qualifications:  

• Solid experience working in a People/HR role, ideally as a People Partner or HR Generalist
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law and employment practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience working in scale-ups and/or global organisations
• Proven ability to manage operational HR processes while supporting strategic initiatives
• Experience documenting processes and creating clear, structured playbooks
• Desire to learn and apply global HR laws and practices across multiple jurisdictions.

Being part of Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.   

Benefits:   

• Private Medical Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to support your health 
• Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones 
• Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most 
• Hybrid Working – Supporting work/Life Balance 
• Annual Leave – With extra days that grow the longer you’re with us 
• Pension Scheme – Employee matched helping you plan confidently for the future 
• Wellness Budget – Investing in your health with a gym membership 
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s ups and downs 
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Because family matters 
• Career Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow
• Paid Volunteering Day – Take time to give back to causes you care about 
• Work From Anywhere – choose your backdrop for 10 days a year