Human Resources Business Partner

University of Fort Hare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution based in Cato Ridge is seeking a Human Resource Business Partner for a year-long fixed-term contract. This role will focus on HR management, the implementation of HR strategies, and administration within the company. Ideal candidates should have at least five years of HR experience, preferably in a production or manufacturing environment, and possess strong skills in employee relations, payroll management, and recruitment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a HR Business Partner or Practitioner.
• Production or Manufacturing industry experience advantageous.
• Understanding of employee benefits and reward management.

Responsibilities

• Implement all HR initiatives through partnering with business.
• Handle personnel admin management and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Compile monthly and quarterly HR reports.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll management

HR strategy implementation

Recruitment and selection

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources or Business

Job description

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Our client based in Cato Ridge is looking for a Human Resource Business Partner to join their team on a year's fixed term contract.

As a generalist HR professional in this role, you will be responsible for the management and administration functions and will primarily be responsible for the design, implementation and continuous reassessment of the HR strategy and plans for the company

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources or Business
• 5 years’ experience as a HR Business Partner or Practitioner
• Production or Manufacturing industry experience – advantageous
• Understanding of employee relations, payroll management, employee benefits and reward management

Responsibilities

• Effectively implement all HR initiatives through ongoing partnering with business and advise both line management on all HR-related processes and procedures.
• Responsible for the personnel admin management and employee lifecycle management transactions – including the management of payroll through a third-party vendor
• Assist line management with the recruitment, selection, and vetting of new and existing staff in alignment with recruitment and Employment Equity (EE) policies.
• Conduct induction programmes and engage with line management on an onboarding programme for all new staff.
• Compile monthly and quarterly HR reports
• Engage with line management and facilitate employee skills assessments and develop individual employee training plans, facilitate talent management discussions and co-create a talent pipeline through acquisition and succession planning
• Support and advise line management in their execution of disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Assist management with the execution of employment equity, diversity & inclusion, BBBEE, and organisational development initiatives to ensure full compliance with all relevant