HR Business Partner - Operations

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a proactive HR Business Partner to align HR initiatives with the operations division, providing expert HR support on talent management, performance, and employee relations.

You will partner with senior operations leaders to drive workforce planning, organizational design, and change management, using HR metrics to improve efficiency and engagement across production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably supporting operational or industrial functions.
• Strong understanding of South African labor law and HR best practices in an operational context.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leadership to understand business needs and translate them into effective HR strategies.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and talent development initiatives within operational teams.
• Support organizational design and change management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies for operational roles.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to drive operational improvements and employee engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

HR processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Management, or related

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and strategically minded HR Business Partner to support their Operations division in Mahikeng . This role serves as a critical link between HR and operational management, ensuring that HR initiatives are aligned with the operational goals and challenges. You will provide expert HR support, guidance, and solutions to business leaders on matters such as talent management, performance, employee relations, and organizational design. This is a significant opportunity to influence operational effectiveness through robust HR practices in a key industrial region, working closely with departmental heads to drive performance and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leadership to understand business needs and translate them into effective HR strategies.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and talent development initiatives within operational teams.
• Support organizational design and change management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate on workforce planning, recruitment, and retention strategies for operational roles.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to drive operational improvements and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably supporting operational or industrial functions.
• Strong understanding of South African labor law and HR best practices in an operational context.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and convenience.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a key operational hub.