HR Business Partner

Dentsu Aegis Network; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency based in Cape Town seeks an experienced HR professional to support HR initiatives and drive employee engagement. The role involves working closely with HR Business Partners on strategy implementation and managing HR processes. Candidates should have at least 2 years of HR experience, a relevant tertiary qualification, and proficiency in the Workday system. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR department.
• Media agency background is advantageous.
• Computer literate and familiar with HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of HR strategy initiatives.
• Execute defined HR processes and standards.
• Monitor organizational and HR metrics.
• Assist with change management activities.
• Support career development plans.
• Drive performance development initiatives.
• Work on employee engagement projects.
• Resolve less complex employee issues.
• Provide analytical support to HR team.
• Perform HR administrative tasks.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee Engagement

Change Management

Analytical skills

Organizational metrics

Education

Relevant Tertiary qualification

Degree

Tools

Workday system

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of HR people initiatives. This role will support the HR Business Partner in successful implementation and stakeholder engagement across the business with a data-driven mindset. The role would be generalist in nature and could encompass Employee Relations, Learning and Development, Talent, Reward and Talent Acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• HR strategy. Provides operational support in communication, implementation and monitoring of HR strategy initiatives through research, analytical and reporting activities whilst working with the line managers where needed.
• HR Processes, standards and tools. Executes the defined HR processes, standards and tools in order to ensure the realisation of HR function objectives.
• Human Capital Effectiveness. Supports the monitoring of defined organisational, financial and HR metrics and development of recommendations regarding changes in the structure, roles, processes, competencies, staffing or workforce composition through research, analytical and reporting.
• Change Management. Supports any change management activities through preparation of communication, cultural considerations, data gathering, analytical and reporting.
• Career Development. Supports the line managers and the HRBPs in ensuring that the career plans are developed and implemented for employees.
• Performance Development. Supports the managers and the HR Business partners in driving an effective approach to performance development.
• Employee Engagement. Works on projects defined by HRBPs or HR Directors to mobilise commitment and accountability for employee engagement, support HRBPs, line leaders and employees in the area of employee engagement.
• Employee Relations. Works with managers to resolve less complex employee issues. Supports building of managerial people capability so that employee relations issues can be prevented.
• Business leaders support. Provides analytical support to HR Team and business partners in the area of HR management.
• HR Administration. Performs any HR administrative tasks that are not covered by the HR operations team.

Key Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• A Degree would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a HR department.
• Media agency work background is preferable.
• Computer literate. Experience working on the Workday system is preferable.

Location

Location: Cape Town

Brand

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type

Contract Type: Permanent