Yolane Pienaar
HR Officer
Centurion,GP
Summary
Strategic and future-focused HR professional with advanced qualifications in Human Resource Management and Industrial & Organisational Psychology, including a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management and HPCSA registration as an Independent Psychometrist. Experienced across HR operations, Employment Equity, Skills Development, psychometric assessments, payroll, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, HR analytics, Power BI dashboards and HR systems automation. Recognized for combining people insight, analytical capability and operational discipline to modernize HR processes, support executive decision-making an contribute to a high-performance employee experience
Offering genuine interest in human resources and keen ability to learn and adapt in dynamic environments. Brings foundational knowledge of HR principles and ability to quickly master HR software and compliance requirements. Ready to use and develop organizational and communication skills in HR Officer role.
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
HR OFFICER
Foursight Holdings (Pty) Ltd
05.2025 - Current
- Lead and support core HR operations across salary benchmarking, Employment Equity, Skills Development, recruitment, contracts, addendums employee lifecycle administration and employee relations.
- Create HR dashboards, Power BI reports, employee reports, leave reconciliations and executive-ready HR reporting packs for analysis and decision-making.
- Support performance management and KPI processes, psychometric testing, onboarding, offboarding, exit interviews, company policies and employee manual administration.
- Contribute to HR system and process automation, including employee records, HR office automation, ESS PaySpace, Acumatica and monthly payroll support.
- Coordinate graduate programme activities, mock payslips, purchase orders, social events, newsletters and employee engagement initiatives.
- Facilitated recruitment process, including candidate screening and interview scheduling.
- Developed and maintained employee onboarding programs to enhance integration experience.
HR GENERALIST
Foursight Holdings (Pty) Ltd
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed end-to-end HR administration including contracts, addendums, payroll support, recruitment, employee induction, onboarding, offboarding and exit interviews.
- Supported HR reporting, Power BI dashboards, employee increases, leave reconciliations, parental leave, maternity leave and employee wellness initiatives.
- Assisted with performance management, KPIs, psychometric testing, company policies, employee relations and process automation initiatives.
- Implemented onboarding programs to enhance new employee integration and retention.
TALENT DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Impct (Pty) Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered HR support to SEMLI, Guanoboost and TUKS Future Africa, covering recruitment, payroll, employee records, policies, probation reviews, overtime capturing and HR compliance.
- Managed documentation processes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Managed disciplinary actions, warnings, hearings, WSP/SDF activities, employee increases, leave reconciliations, UIF documentation, IRP5 support and mock payslips.
- Supported psychometric testing, onboarding, offboarding, employee wellness, events, socials, branding assets and client HR systems.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.2001 -
BA Honours - Human Resource Management
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.2001 -
BA Honours - Industrial & Organisational Psychology
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioural Sciences
North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Afrikaans High School Sasolburg
Free-State 04.2001 -
Skills
Power BI
Microsoft 365
ESS PaySpace
Acumatica
Sway
HR policies and procedures
Report writing
Onboarding
Payroll administration
Payroll management
Exit interviews
Accomplishments
• HR Impact Leaders 2026 award under the title: Global Emerging HR Leader in Talent & Organisational Development - 2026 at the Global Impact Leaders' Summit & Awards - 2026.
• Rising Star in Human Resources Leadership award at the Global Impact Leaders' Summit & Awards - 2026.
Certification
HPCSA Registered Psychometrist (Independent / Private Practice), ShadowMatch, Cut-e TSS / Top Talent Solutions, 16PF Training, PsyTech GeneSys Online Training, Adapt Q Questionnaire, OBI Psychometric Tool, IMI Integrity Measuring Instrument, Organisational Human Factor Benchmark, SIOPSA Student Member, Golden Key
Timeline
HR OFFICER
Foursight Holdings (Pty) Ltd
05.2025 - Current
HR GENERALIST
Foursight Holdings (Pty) Ltd
02.2024 - 04.2025
TALENT DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Impct (Pty) Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2024
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
North-West University
04.2001 -
BA Honours - Human Resource Management
North-West University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioural Sciences
North-West University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Afrikaans High School Sasolburg
04.2001 -
BA Honours - Industrial & Organisational Psychology
North-West University
COMMUNITY IMPACT
- SRCS leadership
- Education support
- ECP initiatives
- Tops & Tags project
- 65+ wheelchairs donated
- 4Sight Community project - Laezonia Primary
PSYCHOMETRIC & TALENT ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE
- Student and registered psychometrist exposure across high school, university and organisational settings.
- Assessment administration, interpretation, report writing, feedback and personal development support.
- Exposure to 16PF, JPQ, SAVII, SDS, MBTI, OBI, IMI, ShadowMatch and related assessment environments.
- Assisted with psychometric reports for South African and Middle East organisational clients.
EDUCATION BRAND
- Master’s in HRM
- Honours: HRM
- Honours: I/O Psychology
- Behavioural Sciences
HR LIFECYCLE
- Recruitment
- Contracts
- Induction
- Onboarding
- Performance
- Offboarding
- Exit interviews
ROLE TARGETS
- HR Business Partner
- HR Manager
- People Analytics
- Talent Development
- Psychometrist / Talent Assessment
CORE EXPERTISE
- HR Operations
- Employment Equity
- Skills Development / WSP
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Psychometric Assessments
- Performance Management / KPIs
- Payroll Support
- Employee Relations
- Power BI Dashboards
- HRIS / ESS PaySpace
- Acumatica
- Executive & Board Reporting
CAREER THEMES
- People analytics
- HR operations
- Psychometrics
- Compliance
- Automation
- Employee experience
HR REPORTING FOCUS
- Executive dashboards
- Board reporting support
- Employee reports
- Leave reconciliations
- Payroll support data
References
References and supporting documents are available on request, including degrees, certificates, letters of recommendation, HPCSA registration evidence, SABPP certificate, identification and driver’s license.
LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & COMMUNITY IMPACT
Rising Star in Human Resources Leadership award at the Global Impact Leaders’ Summit & Awards - 2026, Served as Chairperson, Executive Committee member, House Committee member and Project Leader within North-West University SRCS structures., Contributed to multiple education, early-childhood development, research and outreach projects through Student RAG Community Service., Founded and continues to support the Tops & Tags Wheelchair Project, with more than 65 wheelchairs donated to disadvantaged individuals., Leadership achievements include SRCS Advisory Council, SCC Chairperson, first-place and overall-winner achievements across SRCS initiatives.
SIGNATURE VALUE PROPOSITION
- People analytics & executive reporting: Creates HR dashboards and reports that transform employee data into leadership-ready insights.
- Psychometrics & talent insight: Registered psychometrist with exposure to assessment administration, interpretation and reporting across educational and organisational settings.
- HR compliance & governance: Supports Employment Equity, Skills Development, policies, contracts, employee records and lifecycle administration.
- Process improvement: Drives HR office automation and HR system improvements to reduce manual administration and improve data accuracy.