Human Resources Business Partner

Kelly; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner based in La Lucia, Durban. The HRBP will play a crucial role in enhancing business performance and employee engagement by providing expert guidance in employee relations and driving workplace culture initiatives. Candidates must have a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, along with 4-6 years of HR experience, including expertise in CCMA preparation. This position offers an opportunity to impact the employee experience meaningfully.

Qualifications

• Matric is a must!
• 4-6 years' progressive HR experience, with at least 2-3 years in an HRBP or generalist role.
• Proven experience in employee relations and CCMA preparation/representation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on misconduct, grievances, and performance issues.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse trends.
• Support culture, engagement, and communication initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR analytics

Performance improvement

Talent sourcing

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

Postgraduate qualifications in HR, Labour Relations, or Business Management

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about people, driven by purpose, and ready to make a meaningful impact across a growing organisation? The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will play a pivotal role in enabling business performance and employee engagement across designated departments. By collaborating closely with leadership, the HRBP will design, implement, and refine people solutions that enhance individual, team, and organisational effectiveness. Our client is looking to employ a Human Resources Business Partner based in La Lucia, Durban.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Provide expert guidance on misconduct, grievances, incapacity, performance issues, and CCMA cases.
• Ensure all ER processes comply with South African labour legislation and internal policies.
• Draft disciplinary documents, letters, charges, and outcomes.
• Support disciplinary hearings and mediation of sensitive matters.
• Represent the organisation at the CCMA when required.
• Monitor employee trends and advise management on corrective interventions.

Talent, Performance & Succession

• Conduct exit interviews and analyse trends.
• Support talent sourcing, career fairs, and graduate programmes.
• Facilitate performance discussions and coach managers on development planning.
• Drive performance improvement processes.
• Review succession plans and support internal talent development.

Organisational Effectiveness & Employee Wellbeing

• Support culture, engagement, and communication initiatives.
• Analyse onboarding and culture surveys and support action planning.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives and EAP access.
• Provide support on benefits, leave, payroll queries, and disability management.
• Monitor sick leave and advise on appropriate interventions.

Learning & Development

• Collaborate with L&D to identify relevant training interventions.
• Align learning initiatives with EE and succession objectives.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Analyse turnover, engagement and people trends.
• Provide insights for decision-making.
• Prepare monthly HR reports.

HR Governance, Administration & Projects

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity.
• Support payroll inputs, HR meetings, projects, and policy updates.
• Uphold ethical conduct and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to procurement policies when sourcing providers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Matric is a must!
• National Diploma or Bachelor\'s Degree in Human Resource Management
• Postgraduate qualifications in HR, Labour Relations, or Business Management (Advantageous)
• Professional registration (SABPP, IPM) or progress toward it (Advantageous)
• 4-6 years\' progressive HR experience, with at least 2-3 years in an HRBP or generalist role.
• Proven experience in employee relations and CCMA preparation/representation.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with management to deliver people-centric solutions.
• Experience analysing HR metrics and supporting culture/engagement programmes