HRBP

Edge Executive Search; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search is assisting an established financier in Gauteng to recruit an HR Business Partner. The role focuses on strategic HR partnering, employee relations, and talent management across the organization.

You will partner with business leaders to design organizational structures, implement workforce planning, and drive HR initiatives aligned with business goals. Strong communication, integrity, and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Years of experience in HR with a focus on HR business partnering within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and industry HR practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work with all levels of the organization.
• Strategic mindset; translate business needs into HR initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership: develop relationships with business leaders and align HR with strategic objectives.
• Employee Relations: act as advisor, resolve disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflicts.
• Talent Management: lead performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Organizational Development: assess needs and drive engagement, productivity and change initiatives.
• HR Policy Implementation: interpret and communicate policies and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Strategic partnering

Communication

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree: HR/Business Admin

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Reference: JHB003743-SM-1

Our client is an established financier, investing in high growth SMEs/Entrepreneurial businesses and is now hiring for an HR Business Partner.

Duties & Responsibilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on HR business partnering within the financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and industry-specific HR practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into HR initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Business Partnership:
  • Develop strong relationships with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and priorities.
  • Provide HR guidance and support to align HR initiatives with business goals, including talent management, organizational design, and workforce planning.
  • Partner with business leaders to address talent gaps and develop strategies for talent acquisition and retention.
• Employee Relations:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent treatment.
  • Investigate and resolve complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and workplace conflicts.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to managers on effective communication, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Talent Management:
  • Lead talent management initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify high-potential talent and develop strategies for career development and advancement.
  • Implement talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent, including sourcing, screening, and selection of candidates.
• Organizational Development:
  • Assess organizational needs and develop interventions to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and performance.
  • Support change management efforts by providing guidance and support to managers and employees during times of organizational change.
  • Facilitate training and development programs to build employee capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• HR Policy Implementation:
  • Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures, and programs to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with the HR team to develop and implement HR policies and programs tailored to the unique needs of the financial services industry.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in HR to continuously improve HR programs and initiatives.