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Head of People & Culture
full-timeCity of Cape Town

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City of Cape Town

Type

full-time

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About this role

The Mission: Build the Soul of a Scaling Giant

At Boomerang BPO, we are a proudly South African, home-grown success story currently entering our most exciting chapter yet. We are scaling to over 1,000 people in the next 12 months.

To get there, we aren't looking for a traditional HR Director who hides behind a policy manual. We are looking for a visionary architect. Someone who understands that in a high-growth BPO, our culture isn't a "soft add-on", that it is our primary competitive advantage.

Why this isn't your "typical" HR role:

  • A Seat at the Table: You are a core member of the EXCO. You won't just be "managing people"; you will be shaping the commercial strategy of the entire business.
  • The Mandate to Build: You have the autonomy to design a world-class employee experience from the ground up, balancing high-tech (AI & Automation) with high-touch (humanity & heart).
  • The Scale: You’ll be the driving force behind a recruitment engine that hires 200+ people a month without losing the "Boomerang DNA."
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    What Winning Looks Like (Your 24-Month Legacy)

    We’ll know you’re the right person if, two years from now:

    • Boomerang is celebrated as an Employer of Choice in South Africa.
    • Our eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score) is the envy of the BPO industry.
    • Our "People Tech" is so seamless and automated that leadership spends their time coaching, not doing paperwork.
    • We’ve hit our growth targets with a team that feels seen, heard, and valued.

     

    Your World as Head of People & Culture

    1. Cultural Architect & Brand Ambassador You’ll live and breathe our values: Target Driven, Professional, Respectful, Honest, and having FUN. You’ll ensure that even as we scale, we never lose the "magic" that makes Boomerang special.

    2. Tech-Forward People Operations You’ll lead the charge in automating the lifecycle. Think AI-assisted recruitment, real-time data dashboards (Zoho ecosystem), and learning pathways that help a frontline agent see a clear road to leadership.

    3. Scaling the Engine You own the hiring standards. You’ll build a recruitment machine that identifies talent and character at speed, ensuring every new "Boomerang BAE" is a perfect fit for our high-performance culture.

    4. IR & Compliance with a Human Face You’ll navigate the complexities of South African labour law (CCMA, EE, B-BBEE) with a proactive, fair, and people-first mindset. You solve problems before they become disputes.

    Is this You?

    • The Experience: You’ve spent 10+ years in Human Capital, with at least 5 years at an EXCO level. You’ve ideally seen the "hyper-growth" phase of a 500+ person company.
    • The Mindset: You are an "Executive Operator." You can design a 3-year strategy in the morning and dive into a complex IR matter in the afternoon.
    • The Vibe: You are authentic, high-energy, and resilient. You believe that "People First" and "Performance Driven" go hand in glove.
    • The Toolkit: You have a deep love for people analytics, a solid grasp of SETA/B-BBEE frameworks, and a knack for identifying top tier talent.

    What’s in it for You?

    • Full Ownership: You have the budget, the authority, and the CEO’s backing to transform our people agenda.
    • Growth: This role is designed to evolve into a CHRO or COO (People) position.
    • Impact: You get to create thousands of jobs and career pathways for South Africans.

     



    Requirements

    Ideal Candidate Profile 

    Experience & Background 

    • 10+ years in Human Capital leadership 
    • 5+ years at senior/EXCO level 
    • Proven experience scaling team's 500+ 
    • Solid IR, organisational development, and HR technology exposure 
    • Experienced in high-growth scaling (preferably in BPO/operations-heavy environments) 

     Proven leadership of: 

    • High-volume recruitment at scale 
    • Industrial relations and CCMA matters 
    • Employment Equity, Skills Development, SETA, and B-BBEE frameworks 
    • Strategic and commercially minded 
    • Deeply passionate about people and culture 
    • Strong in industrial relations and people systems 
    • Capable of building a modern, high-performing People function 
    • Authentic, resilient, high-energy, and values-driven 



    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Human Capital Leadership,Industrial Relations,Organizational Development,HR Technology,High-Volume Recruitment,People Analytics,Employment Equity,Skills Development,SETA,B-BBEE Frameworks,Strategic Mindset,People Systems,High-Performance Culture,Authenticity,Resilience,Values-Driven

    About Boomerang Marketing

    At BOOMERANG, we are dedicated to helping customer centric brands develop remarkable Customer Service Experiences (CSX). We specialize in back-office processes outsourcing, contact centre offshoring, multi-channel services, telemarketing and telesales.
    Our vibrant team culture and internationally certified processes together with our intelligent technology ensure exceptional customer experiences every time.
    We have been proudly providing quality BPO services from Cape Town since 2005 and South Africa is now a top global destination for BPO outsourcing.
    Our mission is to meet and exceed expectations by delivering honest, quality & professional outsource & contact centre services; recognizing that our employees are the heart of our organization.
    This strong foundation enables us to be an absolute customer focused partner offering acquisition & retention specialist solutions!

    Team size: 201-500 employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
    Founding Year: 2005

    What you'll do

    • As the Head of People & Culture, you will be responsible for shaping the commercial strategy of the business while designing a world-class employee experience. You will lead the recruitment efforts to scale the team and ensure the company culture remains intact during rapid growth.

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    What does a Head of People & Culture do at Boomerang Marketing?

    As a Head of People & Culture at Boomerang Marketing, you will: as the Head of People & Culture, you will be responsible for shaping the commercial strategy of the business while designing a world-class employee experience. You will lead the recruitment efforts to scale the team and ensure the company culture remains intact during rapid growth..

    Why join Boomerang Marketing as a Head of People & Culture?

    Boomerang Marketing is a leading Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting company.

    Is the Head of People & Culture position at Boomerang Marketing remote?

    The Head of People & Culture position at Boomerang Marketing is based in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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