HR Business Partner - ZA Cluster

Pty; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market leader in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced HR professional to develop and implement HR strategies. You will partner with managers, drive HR initiatives, and ensure compliance with local laws. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of HR experience, particularly in a multinational environment. This role offers a hybrid work model and a chance to make a significant impact in the organization.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience with at least 5 years working within a multinational environment.
• Ensures compliance with legislation, HR policies and other compliance standards in all areas of responsibility.
• You are at ease communicating with various levels in the organization internally and cross functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement people strategy through execution of HR processes.
• Provide HR support for a defined team by partnering with managers.
• Drive HR initiatives supporting business growth and talent development.

Skills

Category Management

Channel Marketing

ABAP

Administration Support

Accident Investigation

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related qualifications

Job description

Overview

At ABB we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here progress is an expectation - for you, your team and the world. As a global market leader we will give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to : Local Division Manager

Hybrid work model

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role you will have the opportunity to develop and implement people strategy through the execution of HR processes. Each day you will provide HR support for a defined team or location by partnering with respective managers. You will also showcase your expertise by representing HR in the business and establishing strong relationships with all business leaders and employees. Partners with respective managers to develop and implement people strategies. Coach, motivates and develops talent to build an effective, capable and high performing team. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that the team (under scope) is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.

The work model for the role is : Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for :

• Develops an in-depth understanding of the Sub-Saharan Africa cluster’s unique business environment, regulatory landscape and cultural dynamics to align HR strategies with local market conditions and organizational objectives.
• Partners closely with cluster leadership to drive HR initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence and talent development across South Africa and neighbouring markets.
• Takes ownership of delivering impactful HR solutions that address the cluster’s specific challenges including labour compliance, workforce diversity goals, employee engagement, learning and development and strategic workforce planning.
• Leads effective communication and employee engagement strategies across diverse teams fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture aligned with both global standards and local expectations.
• Drives and facilitates change management programs tailored to the cluster’s business priorities, encouraging agility, innovation and continuous improvement within the workforce.
• Provides expert guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to development and retention ensuring HR processes are optimized for the cluster’s needs and compliant with local labour laws and regulations.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to cluster leaders on workforce planning, talent management, performance management and employee relations, supporting the development of a resilient and high-performing organization. Monitors HR metrics and labour market trends within the South Africa cluster to inform data-driven decision-making and enable proactive talent strategies.

Our Team Dynamics

You will join a talented and driven team where you will be able to thrive and grow.

Qualifications for the Role

• Represents HR in the business and establishes strong relationships with all business leaders and employees.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience with at least 5 years working within a multinational environment.
• Degree in Human Resources or related qualifications.
• Ensures compliance with legislation, HR policies and other compliance standards in all areas of responsibility.
• Ensures all employees understand the ABB safety and integrity standards and follow the same strictly.
• You are at ease communicating with various levels in the organization internally and cross functionally.

What’s in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work — your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates an impact you can see and feel every day.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates in line with the company’s employment equity targets.

Key Skills

Category Management, Channel Marketing, ABAP, Administration Support, Accident Investigation, AV

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1