Senior HR Business Partner

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley seeks a seasoned Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support across business units. You will partner with senior management to align HR initiatives with business objectives, drive talent management, and foster a high-performance culture.

You will lead organizational development, employee relations, and change management, ensuring HR strategies contribute directly to business success in a distributed team with flexible remote work options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in HR roles, including 3+ years as HR Business Partner.
• Proven experience in strategic HR planning and talent management.
• Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, advising on people-related matters.
• Develop and implement talent management, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Oversee employee relations and ensure fair policy application and grievance resolution.
• Lead change management initiatives and effective communication.
• Drive performance management and a culture of accountability.
• Analyze HR data to provide insights to business leaders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Business acumen

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Change management

Data-driven HR

Education

Master's degree in HRM/BA/related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR support to key business units operating across the Northern Cape, based in Kimberley . This role requires a proactive leader who can partner with senior management to align HR initiatives with business objectives, drive talent management, and foster a high-performance culture. You will play a critical role in organizational development, employee relations, and change management, ensuring HR strategies contribute directly to business success in this unique provincial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, advising on all people-related matters impacting business success in Kimberley .
• Develop and implement talent management strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Oversee employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and effective resolution of grievances.
• Lead change management initiatives, facilitating smooth transitions and effective communication.
• Drive performance management processes, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African labour laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in progressive HR roles, with at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner.
• Proven experience in strategic HR planning, talent management, and employee relations.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in a distributed or remote team environment is beneficial.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible remote work options allowing for national or international collaboration.
• A culture that values strategic thinking and employee development.