HR Business Partner

Western Cape Blood Service; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Blood Service in Cape Town seeks an HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational human resources support across the organisation. You will guide managers on policy interpretation, address complex employee relations matters, and ensure compliance with employment law while strengthening staff engagement.

Reporting to the Human Resources team, you will partner with leaders to drive performance, retention, and a positive employee experience, delivering end-to-end HR services

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR policy advice, guidance, and interpretation to managers and employees.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with professionalism, objectivity, and sensitivity.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen working relationships, build morale, and enhance productivity and retention.
• Lead integrated talent acquisition, performance, and workforce management solutions.
• Provide full-spectrum employee lifecycle and performance support.
• Deliver strategic and operational HR support from hire to exit.

Job description

HR Business Partner - Human Resource Department (Grade C5)

Are you a driven HR professional who thrives in a purpose-led environment? Join Western Cape Blood Service, a respected non-profit organisation committed to collecting, processing, and distributing safe, high-quality blood and blood products across the Western Cape. This is an opportunity that offers purpose and professional growth whilst delivering a comprehensive, end-to-end HR service that directly supports our life-saving mission. As an HR Business Partner, you will play a strategic and operational role in strengthening people practices, enhancing employee experience, and ensuring legislative compliance.If you are ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your HR career in a values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR policy advice, guidance, and interpretation to managers and employees.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with professionalism, objectivity, and sensitivity.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen working relationships, build morale, and enhance productivity and retention.
• Lead integrated talent acquisition, performance, and workforce management solutions.
• Provide full-spectrum employee lifecycle and performance support.
• Deliver strategic and operational HR support from hire to exit.