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Rosinah Nono Modima Magidi

Johannesburg

Summary

I am a results-driven HR Business Partner & Talent Specialist with 8+ years’ experience in HR generalist functions across professional services and corporate environments. I have a proven track record in employee relations, workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, and retention strategies. Skilled at building strong partnerships with line managers, partners, and employees to drive business outcomes. I am adept at integrating HR best practices with business needs, ensuring compliance with South African labour laws and internal policies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition & Development Consultant

Rentoza
02.2023 - Current
  • Partnered with leadership to forecast talent needs and develop strategic workforce plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Supported end-to-end recruitment efforts, including role scoping, sourcing strategy, and candidate assessments.
  • Advised hiring managers on best practices in interviewing and selection to ensure strong talent fit and reduce time-to-hire.
  • Led onboarding process improvements to enhance new hire experience and engagement.
  • Drove employee development initiatives including performance reviews, succession planning, and mentorship programs.
  • Designed and delivered training programs focused on leadership development, soft skills, and continuous learning.
  • Promoted the use of digital learning platforms (e.g. LMS) and tracked effectiveness through data and employee feedback.
  • Led graduate recruitment initiatives, partnering with universities and talent pipelines to attract high-potential early-career professionals.
  • Designed and managed graduate development programs, including onboarding, mentorship, and structured learning paths.
  • Conducted talent gap analysis and proposed targeted interventions to retain and grow key capabilities.
  • Implemented employee engagement strategies; analyzed survey data and led follow-up action planning.
  • Acted as a culture ambassador, supporting DEI, wellbeing, and team development initiatives across the business and maintained and reported on talent metrics and KPIs to inform strategic HR decisions.
  • Managed employee relations, addressing grievances and conflicts to foster a positive work environment.
  • Administered employee onboarding programmes, facilitating smooth integration of new hires into the organisation.
  • Oversaw payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment to all staff members.
  • Advised managers on disciplinary actions, ensuring fair treatment and legal compliance.

Reason for leaving: Company going through retrenchments

Chief of Staff

Uluntu Financial Technology
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed and executed HR strategies for a fast-scaling FinTech startup.
  • Spearheaded talent acquisition and retention strategies, ensuring workforce scalability.
  • Advised executive leadership on workforce planning, organisational development, and operational excellence.
  • Designed and implemented competitive compensation & benefits plans.
  • Ensured compliance with South African labour laws and internal HR policies.
  • Reason for leaving: Company liquidated.

HR Consultant / Executive Assistant

Johannesburg Stock Exchange
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment, employee benefits, and payroll compliance.
  • Designed and led an Employee Wellness Program, improving engagement and retention.
  • Updated HR policies in alignment with legislative and regulatory changes.
  • Strengthened employee relations, handling grievances, mediation, and workplace investigations.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduled meetings, and coordinated appointments.
  • Screened emails and calls, prioritising urgent matters and responding on behalf of the executive.
  • Managed special projects, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
  • Assisted in board meeting preparations, drafting reports, and ensuring execution of action points.
  • Managed employee relations, addressing grievances and conflicts to foster a positive work environment.
  • Conducted exit interviews, gathering valuable feedback to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction.
  • Oversaw disciplinary procedures, maintaining fairness and adherence to company policies.

Reason for leaving: a better career opportunity.

Personal Assistant (Financial Crime Compliance, AME)

Standard Chartered Bank
04.2016 - 04.2019
  • Supported compliance-related HR functions, including recruitment and onboarding.
  • Managed global talent pipelines, sourcing candidates across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
  • Led cross-regional HR projects, ensuring alignment with global HR policies.
  • Assisted in FCC training programs, risk management initiatives, and policy reviews.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduled meetings, and coordinated appointments.
  • Screened emails and calls, prioritising urgent matters and responding on behalf of the executive.
  • Managed special projects, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
  • Assisted in board meeting preparations, drafting reports, and ensuring execution of action points.
  • Reason for leaving: a better career opportunity.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (AME)

Standard Chartered Bank
10.2014 - 12.2015
  • Provided full-cycle recruitment support across Africa & the Middle East.
  • Strengthened executive hiring processes through structured candidate assessments.
  • Led corporate social responsibility (CSI) and community engagement initiatives.
  • Reason for leaving: Contract ended.

Education

Certified TEFL Instructor -

Udemy
01.2023

Data Analytics Certification -

University of Cape Town
01.2022

BCom Honours - Human Resource Management

MANCOSA
01.2020

BA - Human Resource Management

University of Johannesburg
01.2013

Matric -

Northview High School
01.2009

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Executive Search
  • Leadership Hiring
  • HR Strategy
  • Workforce Planning
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
  • HR Compliance
  • Employment Law
  • South African labour laws
  • Employee relations
  • Employee Wellness
  • Employer Branding
  • Performance Management
  • Succession Planning

Accomplishments

  • Scaled Rentoza (start-up) by 300% in under 12 months through strategic hiring and workforce planning.
  • Designed and implemented a company-wide Employee Wellness Program, improving employee retention.
  • Launched a DEI-focused recruitment strategy, enhancing diversity and inclusion across the workforce.
  • Developed HR compliance training for leadership teams, ensuring adherence to South African labour laws.
  • Optimised ATS systems, reducing time-to-hire and enhancing recruitment efficiency.

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

www.linkedin.com/in/rosinah-magidi-hons-66864440

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Talent Acquisition & Development Consultant

Rentoza
02.2023 - Current

Chief of Staff

Uluntu Financial Technology
10.2022 - 02.2023

HR Consultant / Executive Assistant

Johannesburg Stock Exchange
05.2019 - 10.2022

Personal Assistant (Financial Crime Compliance, AME)

Standard Chartered Bank
04.2016 - 04.2019

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (AME)

Standard Chartered Bank
10.2014 - 12.2015

Data Analytics Certification -

University of Cape Town

BCom Honours - Human Resource Management

MANCOSA

BA - Human Resource Management

University of Johannesburg

Matric -

Northview High School

Certified TEFL Instructor -

Udemy
Rosinah Nono Modima Magidi