HR Business Partner

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health, wellness & retirement benefits

Development budget

Fully remote work arrangement

Strategic impact opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic HR Business Partner to remotely support its Paarl operations. You will advise business leaders, align HR strategies with goals, and drive people initiatives that foster high performance and continuous improvement.

You will focus on talent management, organizational design, change management and employee engagement to influence business strategy from a remote location while staying connected to the Paarl context.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent.
• 5+ years in HR Business Partner or similar strategic HR role.
• Experience in change management, talent development and employee engagement.
• Strong understanding of South African labor law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and advise on cultural development.
• Manage complex employee relations issues with fair policy application.
• Drive talent management processes including succession planning and performance management.

Skills

Strategic HR

Change management

Talent development

Employee engagement

Organizational design

Education

Master's degree in HRM or Industrial Psychology

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to remotely support their operations in Paarl. This key role involves acting as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, and driving key people initiatives. You will focus on areas such as talent management, organizational design, change management, and employee engagement, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to influence business strategy and contribute to the development and success of a dynamic organization from a remote location, while maintaining strong connections to the local Paarl context.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Provide guidance and support on organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent development.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and advise on cultural development.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Drive talent management processes, including succession planning and performance management.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner role or similar strategic HR position.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Strong understanding of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and consulting skills.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for career advancement.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape strategic HR initiatives for a growing organization.