HR Business Partner

Digby Wells Environmental; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consulting firm based in South Africa is seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Generalist to provide strategic HR support across international offices. The role requires over eight years of broad HR experience and involves partnering with business leaders, ensuring compliance with local employment laws, and driving global HR initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to influence HR practices across diverse regions.

Qualifications

• Over eight years of broad HR experience.
• Experience supporting multi-country operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders for HR solutions.
• Provide guidance on employment law and compliance.
• Implement performance management and talent development.
• Lead resolution of complex employee relations issues.
• Support change management initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR planning

Employment law knowledge

Cross-cultural team support

Performance management

Job description

Role Overview :

We are looking for a highly experienced and proactive Senior HR Generalist to provide strategic and operational HR support across our international offices. This role is key to ensuring consistency in HR practices, compliance with local employment laws, and alignment with global business objectives. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of broad HR experience, with a strong track record supporting multi-country operations and cross-cultural teams.

Key Responsibilities :

• Partner with international business leaders to deliver HR solutions that align with business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on employment law, HR policy, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drive the implementation of global HR initiatives, including performance management, talent development, compensation reviews, and employee engagement.
• Lead and support the resolution of complex employee relations issues in partnership with local legal partners.

Collaborate on workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and onboarding processes for international hires.

• Through the use of various methods source key talent for the group. Identifying and implement new methods and ways of sourcing and recruiting scarce skills.
• Ensure HR documentation, policies, and procedures are up-to-date and tailored to local requirements while maintaining global alignment.
• Support change management initiatives and organizational development projects across international regions.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a mentor and resource to junior HR team members.