People & Culture Business Partner

Westfalia Fruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to provide strategic HR support across various regions. This role encompasses implementing HR programs, managing employee relations, and supporting recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management, particularly in labor relations and organizational development. Joining this innovative firm offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on employee engagement and organizational culture while collaborating closely with operations to achieve business objectives.

Benefits

Provident fund

Insured benefits

Medical aid

Optional annual bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HR Business Partner or Management role.
• Experience in labor relations and dispute management.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR programs and manage employee relations.
• Support recruitment and facilitate organizational development.

Skills

Labor Relations

Employee Relations

Organizational Development

Recruitment

HR Administration

Education

3-year post-matric qualification in HR

Postgraduate degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Company Overview

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets.

Through our vertically-integrated supply chain, we grow, source, ripen, pack, process, and market quality avocados & fresh produce year-round across the globe. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognized as the leading avocado experts and are considered the supplier of choice for retail & wholesale customers, serving from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Southern Africa.

Vacancy: People & Culture Business Partner

Location: Midrand & Kempton Park

Purpose of the Role

The P&C Business Partner: Inland & Coastal provides strategic and operational HR support to the Inland and Coastal regions. The role involves implementing HR programs, managing employee relations, supporting recruitment, facilitating organizational development, and ensuring legal compliance. The incumbent acts as a liaison between the People & Culture department and operations, supporting business objectives through HR excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Organizational Development: Maintain up-to-date organograms and job descriptions. Prepare documentation for job evaluation and facilitate employment equity initiatives. Support succession planning, training needs analysis, and leadership development.
2. Employee Relations: Partner with operations to address employee relations matters. Assist in grievance handling, disciplinary investigations, and hearings. Provide advisory support on IR challenges. Facilitate and chair workers' committee meetings.
3. Employee Lifecycle Management: Facilitate onboarding and induction of new employees. Conduct probationary and exit interviews. Support performance management and the implementation of IDPs.
4. Recruitment: Collaborate with the Talent team to manage end-to-end recruitment processes. Support hiring managers with workforce planning and job profiling.
5. People & Culture Administration: Maintain personnel records, manage HR data reporting, support HR projects, and ensure payroll accuracy. Prepare HR reports and analytics. Support initiatives related to company culture, engagement, and retention. Perform administrative tasks such as policy drafting, employee handbook updates, and training scheduling. Maintain HRIS and personnel files.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-year post-matric qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. Postgraduate degree advantageous.
• At least 5 years in a HR Business Partner or HR Management role, with proven experience in labor relations and dispute management.
• Valid driver's license required.

Behavioral Competencies

• Commitment & Initiative
• Attention to Detail
• Service Orientation
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Empathy & Patience
• Adaptability

Remuneration

The company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package, including provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an optional annual bonus.

Application Process

Interested internal applicants should forward their applications and CV to Orifha Luvhengo. The closing date is 12 May. If you do not receive feedback by 01 July, consider your application unsuccessful.