Human Resources Business Partner

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks a strategic HR Business Partner to align with the leadership team and drive HR initiatives across business units. You will advise on talent management, performance, and organizational design while supporting culture and development.

The role requires 7+ years in HR, with strong business acumen, influencing, and negotiation skills, and extensive experience partnering with senior leaders. This is a hands-on, high-impact opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in progressive HR roles, with a significant portion as an HR Business Partner.
• Demonstrated experience in talent management, change management, and employee relations.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into HR strategies.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams is essential for this Centurion-based role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align HR solutions with strategic objectives in Centurion.
• Advise on talent management, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Manage employee relations issues with fair application of policies and procedures.
• Support performance management processes from goal setting to development planning.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and culture development within assigned units.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to support business decisions.

Skills

Talent management

Change management

Employee relations

Business acumen

Influencing

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in HR or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to align with their leadership team in Centurion . This role is critical in driving HR initiatives that support business goals, foster employee development, and enhance organizational performance. You will act as a trusted advisor to specific business units, providing expert guidance on talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational design. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to influence key business decisions and contribute to the growth and success of the organization by building strong partnerships across all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and provide HR solutions to achieve them in Centurion .
• Advise on talent management strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Support the performance management process, from goal setting to performance appraisals and development planning.
• Drive organizational change initiatives and support culture development within assigned business units.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to support business decision‑making.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in progressive HR roles, with a significant portion as an HR Business Partner.
• Demonstrated experience in talent management, change management, and employee relations.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into HR strategies.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams is essential for this Centurion -based role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical aid and life insurance.
• Generous leave allowance and company-contributed pension fund.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• A dynamic and results-oriented work culture focused on strategic impact.