HR Business Partner (1pm to 10pm working hours)

Switch Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Consultants in Cape Town seeks an HR Business Partner to align HR operations with strategic objectives in their unit. The role focuses on policy development, recruitment, and building a culture of accountability.

The candidate will act as a strategic partner, drive HR projects, ensure labour-law compliance, and support organisation transformation while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience, preferably gained within Contact Centre /BPO environment.
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law.
• Strong generalist HR background with complex HR issues including retrenchment, dismissals, change management and Disciplinary process handling up to CCMA.
• Articulate in both written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR policy and procedure guidance.
• Support the design, development and execution of full cycle recruitment plans and talent sourcing strategies
• Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Provide HR related advise across the generalist range of the role.
• Proactively support the implementation of the companys people plans by working with internal stakeholders to develop a culture of responsibility and accountability for front line human resources management and embed a performance culture
• Contributes to the design and implementation of strategies relating to the recruitment, development, engagement, and general HR support of employees in the area of responsibility and/or stakeholder group.
• Manage and deliver complex HR projects across the company within specific timeframes
• Act as a consultative business partner to the assigned stakeholder group by advising them of trends in HR practices, the labour market and general developments that could impact on the human resources in the area of responsibility
• Contribute to the development of progressive HR policies, processes and plans to drive continuous engagement and embed a performance culture across the organisation
• Assist with organisation transformation and change programmes
• Provide strategic advice and ongoing support on employee relations issues, dispute resolution and industrial advocacy including managing escalated or complex cases
• Support the creation of effective employee relations, retention, and rewards programs
• Produce Monthly HR report and HR statistics, strong.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

HR policy development

Change management

Analytical thinking

Resilience

Influence senior leaders

Education

Bachelors degree in HR Management

HR Certification

Job description

HR Business Partner (1pm to 10pm working hours)

About the job HR Business Partner (1pm to 10pm working hours)

1 pm to 10pm working hours

The HR Business Partner is responsible for ensuring that the HR operations align to the overall HR practices and strategic objectives in their assigned business unit/area. This position proactively supports the development of HR policies and procedures.

Key roles and

responsibilities This position will:

• Provide HR policy and procedure guidance.
• Support the design, development and execution of full cycle recruitment plans and talent sourcing strategies
• Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Provide HR related advise across the generalist range of the role.
• Proactively support the implementation of the companys people plans by working with internal stakeholders to develop a culture of responsibility and accountability for front line human resources management and embed a performance culture
• Contributes to the design and implementation of strategies relating to the recruitment, development, engagement, and general HR support of employees in the area of responsibility and/or stakeholder group.
• Manage and deliver complex HR projects across the company within specific timeframes
• Act as a consultative business partner to the assigned stakeholder group by advising them of trends in HR practices, the labour market and general developments that could impact on the human resources in the area of responsibility
• Contribute to the development of progressive HR policies, processes and plans to drive continuous engagement and embed a performance culture across the organisation
• Assist with organisation transformation and change programmes

• Provide strategic advice and ongoing support on employee relations issues, dispute resolution and industrial advocacy including managing escalated or complex cases
• Support the creation of effective employee relations, retention, and rewards programs

Education,

experience, attributes Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Assertive in approach coupled with confidence in area of expertise and the ability to facilitate business conversations.
• Maintains a clear and detailed knowledge of the industry trends, best practices, and labour legislation.
• Ability to develop HR policies and procedures that meet company needs.
• Ability to work effectively and maintain resilience in a changing environment.
• Strong relationship management and demonstrated collaborative skills in working with internal and external business leaders and stakeholders.
• Build strong professional relationships with Management teams and participate in Management Team meetings.
• Provide commercially focused advice and support to Managers on all Employee Relations issues in line with Company procedures including disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence issues.
• Raise awareness of current and new Employment Legislation as well as other corporate initiatives
• Produce Monthly HR report and HR statistics, strong.
• Identify trends and proactively address issues of high attrition, sick leave management, and cost savings within the Business unit.
• Lead the HR work stream on ad hoc projects e.g., recruitment, change management, Group HR initiatives.
• Assist in ad hoc projects/initiatives on behalf of the Group HR team.
• Networking and building relationships within the wider HR team.

Key Attributes

• Ability to influence key decision makers and to challenge when necessary.
• Resilient and ability to stand your own ground.
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and use own initiative.

• Team player
• Strong written and verbal communication style and ability to flex style to meet needs of different business unit.
• Strong reporting skills
• Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions.
• Flexible, adaptable and ability to travel on a regular basis.

Education and training:

• Bachelors degree in HR Management or similar qualification
• Human Resources Professional certification

Experience:

• Generalist HR experience, preferably gained within Contact Centre /BPO environment.
• Relevant qualification and / or equivalent experience/or currently working towards qualification.
• Strong generalist HR background and regular experience of complex HR issues including retrenchment, dismissals, change management and Disciplinary process handling up to CCMA.
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law
• Articulate in both written and verbal communication.