HR Business Partner

Enaex; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HR sector based in Secunda, South Africa, seeks an experienced HR professional to provide strategic HR guidance, oversee Employment Equity compliance, and manage employee relations. This role includes optimizing HR processes, driving employee engagement, and fostering talent pipelines. The ideal candidate should have expertise in HR practices that align with organizational objectives and must demonstrate strong stakeholder relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR guidance aligned with organisational objectives.
• Oversee Employment Equity compliance and affirmative action measures.
• Manage employee relations and promote dispute prevention.
• Facilitate change management and cultural transformation initiatives.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and guide employees on benefits.
• Manage employee movement processes for compliance.
• Optimize HR processes and drive employee engagement.
• Oversee recruitment and build talent pipelines.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and collaborations.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives for morale and inclusivity.
• Coordinate learning and development for workforce capability.
• Compile and present HR reports and dashboards.

Job description

• Provide expert HR guidance and strategic partnering to align people’s practices with organisational objectives.
• Oversee, lead and drive Employment Equity compliance within the region by implementing affirmative action measures, workforce transformation initiatives, and recruitment practices that align with EE targets and demographic requirements.
• Lead and facilitate positive employee relations by advising managers on labour matters, promoting dispute prevention, resolving grievances within agreed timelines, and ensuring fair, consistent application of labour laws and company policies.
• Lead and guide change management and cultural transformation by embedding organisational initiatives at the region and executing regional action plans on time.
• Oversee and apply compensation and benefits principles by ensuring payroll input accuracy, resolving queries effectively, conducting pay and equity audits, and guiding employees in understanding reward structures and benefits.
• Manage and oversee employee movement and separation processes, including transfers, promotions, and exits, ensuring policy and legal compliance.
• Oversee and optimise HR processes by ensuring compliance with policies and systems, driving employee engagement.
• Oversee recruitment in the region by ensuring timely filling of vacancies, building sustainable talent pipelines, and supporting diversity and inclusion goals.
• Builds and manages strong internal and external stakeholder relationships by promoting HR services, participating actively in forums and consultations, addressing stakeholder concerns within agreed timeframes, and fostering collaborative partnerships.
• Lead and drive employee engagement initiatives that strengthen morale and inclusivity.
• Oversee learning and development delivery in the business unit by coordinating upskilling sessions, educating employees on policies and procedures, and building workforce capability in line with the plan.
• Compile and present accurate and timely reports and workforce dashboards, submitting monthly HR reports as scheduled, implementing identified improvements, and providing actionable insights to support evidence-based management decisions.