HR Business Partner / People & Culture Lead

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Cape Town seeks a People and Culture Lead to enhance HR strategies and manage day-to-day people functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in senior HR roles, with expertise in labor laws and industrial relations. Responsibilities include implementing HR strategies, managing employee relations, and providing management insights through HR metrics. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior HR role.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and people-related policies.
• Experience in Industrial Relations and dealing with the CCMA.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategy aligned with the business strategy.
• Assist management in implementing HR services and processes.
• Lead specific projects supporting HR and business objectives.
• Provide management with insights through HR metrics analysis.

Skills

HR strategy alignment

Employee relations management

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Facilitation skills

Education

Relevant tertiary education in Human Resources Management or similar

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. Implement HR strategy aligned with the overall business strategy in partnership with management.
2. Assist management proactively in implementing HR services and processes such as Performance Management, Recruitment, Onboarding, Remuneration, etc.
3. Lead specific projects supporting HR and business objectives.
4. Ensure the accuracy of all employee data stored in HR information systems.
5. Maintain effective record-keeping of all HR-related information.
6. Provide management with insights through HR metrics analysis.
7. Handle all legislative reporting requirements, including EE, BBBEE, WSP, and ATR.
8. Support line management in forecasting and planning workforce needs within the approved budget.
9. Promote employee engagement, feedback, and foster a positive organizational culture.
10. Offer expert advice and coaching to employees and management as needed.
11. Facilitate conflict resolution sessions when necessary.
12. Manage employee relations cases and follow through on resolutions.
13. Handle disciplinary processes end-to-end in coordination with line management and represent the employer at CCMA on assigned cases.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Relevant tertiary education in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or Industrial Psychology.
2. Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior HR role.
3. Proven experience in Industrial Relations, including dealings with the CCMA.
4. Strong knowledge of labor laws and people-related policies.
5. Experience in change management and culture development.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

1. Deep understanding of HR in the context of business needs.
2. Effective verbal and written communication skills for decision-making support.
3. Up-to-date with current HR technology, trends, and best practices.
4. Attention to accuracy and detail.
5. Respect for confidentiality and personal privacy.
6. Effective facilitation skills.
7. Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
8. Capability to collaborate with all management levels.
9. Strong analytical skills to interpret information and draw conclusions.
10. Effective prioritization skills in time-sensitive situations.
11. High ethical standards and integrity.
12. Accountability and proactive initiative-taking.
13. Ability to assert your position even in resistance scenarios.

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