Senior HR Business Partner

The Weir Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to align people initiatives with business strategy. This role involves driving organizational effectiveness, managing industrial relations, and ensuring compliance with South African labor laws. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong business acumen, and a proven track record in cultural transformation. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and supports your career growth.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Career Development Opportunities

Inclusive Workplace

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior HR roles with focus on business partnering.
• Deep understanding of labour laws across African countries.
• Proven experience in transforming workplace cultures.

Responsibilities

• Shape local business strategy and leverage people analytics.
• Manage employee relations and compliance with South African legislation.
• Foster positive relationships with trade unions.

Skills

Business Acumen

Stakeholder Collaboration

Cultural Transformation

Education

Senior HR Roles Experience

Job description

Purpose of Role: As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in understanding and translating local business needs into powerful people initiatives that align with and support our business strategy. By partnering with stakeholders across the region, you will have the opportunity to significantly influence our people strategy and drive financial success throughout the region.

What we offer: At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package. Through our ‘We are Weir’ framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.

• Health & Wellbeing: As a global organisation there isn’t one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing. We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them.
• Grow your Own Way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
• Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.

Key Responsibilities:

• People Strategy: As a vital member of the Regional HR Team, you'll contribute to shaping the local business strategy. You'll leverage people analytics to guide strategic decisions, ensuring the effective implementation of the Strategic People Planning process. Additionally, you'll report on progress against key people indicators, driving impactful change and fostering a thriving workplace.
• Organisational Effectiveness: Play a pivotal role in aligning reward programmes and benefits policies with organisational priorities and market competitiveness. Deliver effective change management and communications to support local business needs. Manage the employee/industrial relations strategy, including union agreements, awards, conditions of employment, trade union meetings, and employer organisation matters. Take charge of the BBBEE portfolio and lead the auditing verification process, ensuring compliance and excellence.
• Industrial Relations and Trade Union Partnership: Take a leading role in managing and fostering positive relationships with trade unions. Align industrial relations strategies with organisational goals, ensuring fair and competitive conditions of employment. Facilitate effective communication and negotiation during union meetings, and manage union agreements and awards. Oversee the implementation of employer organisation matters, ensuring compliance and promoting a harmonious workplace environment.
• Subject Matter Expertise in South African Legislation: As a subject matter expert, you'll provide in-depth knowledge and guidance on South Africa's Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), and Employment Equity (EE) legislation. You'll ensure compliance with these laws, offering strategic advice and support to align organisational practices with legal requirements. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating complex legal landscapes, fostering fair and equitable workplace conditions, and driving organisational excellence.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Expertise Across African Countries: Possessing a deep understanding of labour laws and workplace policies across various African countries is a significant advantage. You'll navigate the unique legal landscapes of each jurisdiction, ensuring compliance with national labour codes, employment acts, and regional commitments. Your expertise will guide strategic decisions, foster fair and competitive employment conditions, and support effective change management across the continent.
• Experience in Senior HR Roles: Bring your extensive experience in senior HR roles, with a strong focus on business partnering and talent management within manufacturing, engineering, or mining environments. Leverage your expertise with the Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC) to navigate complex industrial relations and drive strategic HR initiatives. Your background will be instrumental in fostering a competitive and compliant workplace, ensuring alignment with industry standards and organisational goals.
• Business Acumen and Stakeholder Collaboration: Utilise your strong business acumen to effectively partner with stakeholders, driving initiatives that enhance business profitability. Your strategic insights will help identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, ensuring that HR practices align with broader business objectives. By fostering collaborative relationships, you'll support stakeholders in making informed decisions that contribute to the financial success and sustainability of the organisation.
• Cultural Transformation Expertise: Leverage your proven experience in transforming workplace cultures. Your strategic approach and leadership skills will drive initiatives that foster a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing environment. By implementing effective change management practices and engaging with employees at all levels, you'll cultivate a culture that enhances morale, productivity, and overall organisational success

We are Weir! Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability – helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family. We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture. We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life!

For additional information about what it’s like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

About the company

The Weir Group plc is a Scottish multinational engineering company headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.