HR Business Partner

Dentsu; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking an HR professional to support the implementation of HR initiatives in Cape Town. The role involves working closely with the HR Business Partner to engage stakeholders and drive HR strategies. Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least 2 years of HR experience, preferably within a media agency. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage employee relations are essential. This is a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within an HR department.
• Media agency background preferred.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of HR strategies and initiatives.
• Executes defined HR processes and standards.
• Monitors HR metrics and provides recommendations.
• Assists in employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborates with line managers on employee development.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee Relations

Change Management

Data Analysis

HR Administration

Education

Relevant Tertiary qualification

Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday system

Job description

Overview

This 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

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

Qualifications

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

Location: Cape Town
Brand: Dentsu
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent