HR Business Partner - Organizational Development

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Performance bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an HR Business Partner (Organizational Development) to align HR strategy with business objectives and to drive organizational effectiveness from Durban.

The role focuses on partnering with leaders to shape organizational design, talent management, and leadership development while leveraging a fully remote work setup to access a broader talent pool.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years in a strategic HR role as HRBP or similar.
• Experience in organizational development, change management, and talent management.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, South African labor law, and HR best practices.
• Excellent consulting, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Able to translate data insights into actionable HR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR partner to assigned business units and understand their goals.
• Drive organizational design initiatives including profiling, structure optimization, and change management.
• Develop and implement talent management strategies: succession planning, performance, career development.
• Identify training needs and collaborate on program design and delivery.
• Advise on employee engagement strategies to foster a positive work environment.
• Partner with leadership to manage complex employee relations and ensure policy compliance.
• Analyze HR data to provide insights for business improvement.
• Champion company culture and values across the organization.
• Facilitate leadership development programs and coaching for managers.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Organizational Development

Change Management

Talent Management

Leadership Development

Data-driven HR

Consulting & influencing

Stakeholder Management

Education

Master's degree in HR/Organizational Psychology/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

HR Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding e-commerce conglomerate, is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner with a specialization in Organizational Development to join their team in Durban. This pivotal role will focus on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, driving organizational effectiveness, and fostering a high-performance culture. The successful candidate will partner closely with business leaders to understand their challenges and opportunities, providing HR expertise and solutions to support growth and change initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to influence organizational design, talent management, and leadership development within a dynamic and innovative company based in Durban. The fully remote nature of this position allows access to a broader talent pool and offers exceptional flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to assigned business units, understanding their goals and challenges.
• Drive organizational design initiatives, including job profiling, structure optimization, and change management.
• Develop and implement talent management strategies, including succession planning, performance management, and career development.
• Identify training and development needs and collaborate on the design and delivery of relevant programs.
• Advise on employee engagement strategies and initiatives to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Partner with leadership to manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for business improvement.
• Champion the company's culture and values, ensuring they are embedded throughout the organization.
• Facilitate leadership development programs and coaching for managers.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role.
• Proven experience in organizational development, change management, and talent management.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, best practices, and South African labor law.
• Excellent consulting, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS and other HR technology platforms.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement savings, performance bonuses, and significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• You’ll have the chance to work with a forward-thinking company, contribute to impactful projects, and enjoy the flexibility of a remote work environment, all while shaping the future of our organization in Durban and beyond.