HR Business Partner

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive sales disruptor in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to align people practices with business objectives across multiple dealerships. This role involves driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, and performance management while ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation. The ideal candidate should have a relevant HR degree and 3–5 years' experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of employee relations and strategic people planning.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist role.
• Strong understanding of South African labour law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience in supporting line managers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
• Advise line managers on employee relations in line with South African labour legislation.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

Workforce planning

Education

Relevant HR degree or diploma

Valid driver's license

Job description

Our client, a leading automotive sales disruptor operating multiple reputable brands across South Africa, is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to join their team.

The Role

The Role: The HR Business Partner will align people practices with business objectives across multiple dealerships and brands, acting as both a strategic partner to leadership and a trusted advisor to employees. This role drives workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management while ensuring compliance and strengthening company culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies
• Advise line managers on employee relations in line with South African labour legislation
• Handle disciplinary, grievance, and incapacity cases fairly and compliantly
• Implement performance appraisal systems and coach managers
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention
• Ensure compliance with employment equity and statutory requirements
• Oversee HR operations including payroll inputs, leave management, and benefits administration
• Support learning and development initiatives and succession planning
• Provide strategic HR input to executive leadership

Essential Requirements

• Relevant HR degree or diploma (Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, or related)
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist role
• Strong understanding of South African labour law and HR best practices
• Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and talent development
• Experience supporting line managers and executives with strategic people planning
• Must be able to work in a corporate dealer group environment

Advantageous

• Professional registration with SABPP or related body
• Automotive sector experience
• Exposure to payroll, compensation, and benefits frameworks

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted