Global HR Business Partner

C40 Cities; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global organization as a Global HR Business Partner, where you will shape and execute a strategic people agenda across multiple regions. This exciting role calls for a seasoned HR professional with a strong mix of operational excellence and strategic insight. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, drive performance management initiatives, and leverage your expertise in HR data analytics to inform decisions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a global scale in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in HR, including 3 years as HR Business Partner.
• Strong track record in change management and talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on HR best practices.
• Lead global retrenchment processes with empathy and compliance.

Skills

Strategic HR Partnership

Change Management

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Data & Analytics

HR Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

7+ years of HR experience

Tools

Workday HRIS

Excel

Job description

Our client, a dynamic and expanding global organization, is seeking an exceptional Global HR Business Partner to join their high-performing HR team. This strategic role is integral to shaping and executing their global people agenda while partnering with senior leaders across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of strategic insight, operational excellence, and personal drive. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence, this organization offers an exciting opportunity for a career-focused HR professional eager to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple regions, providing expert guidance on HR best practices and driving organizational effectiveness.

Change Management: Lead and support global retrenchment and redundancy processes with empathy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Talent Acquisition: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for critical roles, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent on a global scale.

Employee Relations: Handle complex employee relations issues, including investigations and conflict resolution, across diverse cultures and legal jurisdictions.

Performance Management: Drive the implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of performance management systems and processes.

Data & Analytics: Leverage Workday and Excel skills to analyze HR data, generate actionable reports, and inform strategic decisions.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with finance and leadership teams to manage HR budgets, forecast workforce requirements, and optimize resource allocation.

Minimum of 7 years in HR, including at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner within a global organization.

Strong track record in change management (retrenchments/redundancies), recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.

Proficiency in Workday HRIS and Excel.

Demonstrated experience in HR budgeting, workforce planning, and cost optimization.

Highly motivated, results-oriented, and career-driven with excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

Proven ability to work effectively across multiple countries, with a deep understanding of international HR practices and employment law.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Cape Town

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Cape Town

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 38ZJP9-A8376FD3

Date posted: 29 April 2025

Consultant: Tanya Salie

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