HR Business Partner / People & Culture Lead

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a People and Culture Lead to partner with the Executive Team. This role involves implementing HR strategies, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR and proven experience in industrial relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a senior HR role.
• Proven experience in Industrial Relations, including CCMA.
• Sound knowledge of labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategy in line with the business strategy.
• Assist management with HR services and processes.
• Manage and resolve Employee Relations cases.

Skills

Leadership

Confidentiality

Conflict Resolution

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Tertiary Education in Human Resources Management or Psychology

Job description

Purpose of the role :

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), the People and Culture Lead is a strategic business partner to the Executive and Leadership Team. Responsible for the day-to-day running of the People function across the business.

Responsibilities

1. Implementing HR strategy in line with the business strategy in partnership with management.
2. Pro-actively assist Management with the implementation of HR services and processes within the business (Performance Management, Recruitment, Onboarding, Remuneration, etc.).
3. Undertake specific projects in support of HR and Business.
4. Responsible for the accuracy of all employee data hosted on the relevant HR information systems.
5. Ensure effective record-keeping of all HR information.
6. Provide management with insights into HR Metrics.
7. Responsible for all Legislative Reporting and / or inputs; EE, BBBEE, WSP, and ATR.
8. Support line management in forecasting and planning for people requirements in line with the approved budget.
9. Facilitate and promote employee engagement and feedback and foster a positive culture.
10. Provide expert advice and coaching to employees and line management when required.
11. Facilitate conflict resolution sessions where necessary.
12. Manage and follow through on Employee Relations cases.
13. Facilitate end-to-end disciplinary processes in liaison with line management and represent the employer at CCMA on assigned cases.

Min Requirements :

• Relevant Tertiary Education in Human Resources Management, Psychology / Industrial Psychology.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a senior HR role.
• Proven experience in Industrial Relations including the CCMA.
• Sound knowledge of labor laws and people-related policies.
• Proven experience in change management and culture development.

Skills, knowledge & abilities

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of HR in the context of business requirements.
• Able to present information verbally and in writing to enable decision-making.
• Up to date with current technology, trends, and best practices in HR.
• Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates adherence to confidentiality and respect for personal and business information.
• Demonstrates ability to facilitate effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Ability to analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to prioritize in a time-sensitive environment.
• Acts ethically and with integrity at all times.
• Be accountable at all times.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Able to assert own position irrespective of possible resistance to ideas or information.