HR Business Partner

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced HR professional in Durban to lead HR operations, advise management and staff, and ensure compliant, effective people practices.

The role covers HR advisory, recruitment collaboration, staff onboarding, and handling disciplinary and grievance processes, with emphasis on employment equity and labour relations compliance.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree; honours an advantage.
• 5–8 years of experience in a similar professional setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret laws, guidelines, and policies.
• Knowledge of NBCRFLI/CCMA and union relations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interact with management and staff to resolve HR issues.
• Provide HR support and guidance to enhance engagement and performance.
• Assist Line Managers in HR matters.
• Support initiatives related to BEE, Employment Equity, and Skills Development.
• Participate in staff inductions and onboarding processes.
• Conduct entrance and exit interviews for feedback.
• Handle general HR administration tasks and inquiries.
• Conduct HR surveys and audits to improve practices.
• Counsel on labour-related issues and ensure staff rights are communicated.
• Chair and conduct disciplinary, incapacity, and grievance hearings.
• Oversee processes to minimize company risk across HR areas.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Legal understanding

Education

Matric

Bachelor's degree with honours advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Matric)
• Bachelor's Degree, with an Honours Degree being an advantage
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar professional setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proactive interaction with management and staff across all levels of the organization to effectively resolve HR issues
• Provides HR support and guidance to both management and staff to enhance employee engagement and performance levels
• Offer expertise and assistance to Line Managers in HR matters
• Supports initiatives related to BEE, Employment Equity, and Skills Development
• Participates in staff inductions to ensure a smooth onboarding process
• Conducts entrance and exit interviews to gather valuable feedback
• Handle general administration tasks related to HR
• Assist with various HR-related matters as needed
• Conduct HR surveys and audits to assess and improve HR practices
• Efficiently manages HR queries to provide timely resolutions
• Provide professional advice and counselling on labour-related issues
• Ensure staff members are informed about their rights and obligations regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Chair and conduct investigations for disciplinary, incapacity, and grievance hearings
• Minimize company risk by overseeing and managing various processes such as grievances, disciplinaries, incapacities, performance assessments, and Performance Improvement Plans
• Ensure all processes adhere to legislation, company policies, procedures, and precedents
• Maintain a register of current employment relations matters and compile monthly statistics and outcomes
• Represent and correspond with the Labour Department, CCMA, Bargaining Council, and Trade Unions
• Coordinate all parties involved in CCMA matters with Trade Unions
• Actively manage and maintain a positive relationship between trade unions and the organization
• Participate in negotiating organizational rights agreements with recognized unions, where applicable
• Provide advice and training to managers on the application of the NBCRFLI collective agreement
• Draft legal opinions and provide advice to management in compliance with Labour Relations Legislation
• Liaise with various parties regarding hearings, performance counselling processes, and CCMA/Bargaining Council matters
• Communicate with the Bargaining Council and Trade Unions regarding issues related to the NBCRFLI main agreement
• Conduct job grading and gap analyses in accordance with the NBCRFLI collective agreement
• Assist HR admin with advice on effectively managing excessive sick leave cases
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR and employment relations programs and initiatives
• Lead project teams for 5189 and S 197 initiatives, as needed
• Participate in evaluating risks related to non-compliance with legislation and policy
• Facilitate training for supervisors/managers on labour relations matters
• Identify training needs related to trends such as poor work performance and discipline
• Manage the administration of the Time and Attendance System (Kronos)
• Act as a liaison between the organization and labour broker service providers
• Proactively manage on-site Temporary Employment Service (TES) issues in compliance with legislation
• Offering guidance to the recruitment team on recruiting practices that align with the organization's employment equity plan
• Collaborating with managers to develop comprehensive job descriptions
• Conducting internal and external benchmarks and initiating the Sesame process for effective recruitment
• Providing assistance to the recruitment team by conducting interviews alongside line managers as needed
• Ensuring that labour brokers, agencies, or online portals provide high-quality candidates
• Supporting the recruitment team in conducting employee inductions
• Consulting with employees on matters related to promotions, transfers, lateral moves, and contractual changes
• Completing any other reasonable tasks delegated by the Reporting Manager