Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Bluespec Holdings; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive firm in Gauteng is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people strategies with business objectives. This strategic role involves managing employee relations, overseeing talent management, and leveraging data-driven insights to inform HR initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in strategic HR roles and a strong understanding of organizational dynamics. This position is permanent and requires on-site work with flexible hours.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident fund

Petrol reimbursement

Pool vehicle

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic HR roles, preferably as an HR Business Partner.
• Strong understanding of employee relations and compliance.
• Proven ability to drive initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on HR matters.
• Collaborate on recruitment strategies and performance management.
• Manage employee relations issues and improve productivity.
• Lead change management initiatives and optimize efficiency.
• Analyze HR data and provide insights to inform decisions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Employee relations

Data analysis

Talent management

Change management

Job description

Industry Sector : Automotive

Location : Various Entities around Gauteng | HR Head Office in Sandton

BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND BRIEF HISTORY

www.bluespec.co.za

KEY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

We are seeking a results-driven and strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to be a trusted advisor to our business units. The successful candidate will align our people strategy with business objectives, driving initiatives that enhance organizational performance, build a positive culture, and ensure we attract and retain top talent.

This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands‑on delivery, acting as a consultant, coach, and change agent within the business unit.

Role Overview :

An HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic HR role that acts as a liaison between HR and business units, aligning people strategies with company goals.

Key responsibilities include workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and data analysis to support business objectives.

• Location: Dependent on portfolio allocation | Gauteng based
• Staff Size: Dependent on portfolio allocation | estimated at 300 employees
• Start Date: January 2026
• Working hours: Mon‑Fri. Work from the office (no hybrid), flexible working hours e.g., 7am – 4pm or 9am – 6pm as long as 9 hours per day is achieved. Fridays till 4pm.
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary Range: Medical aid | provident fund | petrol reimbursement | pool vehicle
• Reporting to: HR Director
• Reportees: None to one HR Administrator if it is required / depending on work demand

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a primary point of contact and strategic advisor to senior leadership and line managers on all people-related matters, translating business needs into actionable HR strategies and initiatives.
• Talent Management & Development: Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on recruitment strategies, oversee performance management cycles (including performance calibration and succession planning), and identify training needs and development programs for employees and leaders.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Manage complex employee relations issues, provide guidance on HR policies and labour law compliance, and work to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management: Advise and help design effective organizational structures, and lead or support change management initiatives to optimize efficiency and employee acceptance.
• Data-Driven Insights: Analyse HR metrics and data (e.g., turnover rates, engagement scores, compensation data) to provide insights, inform decisions, and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
• Compensation & Benefits: Research and propose competitive compensation and benefits programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Organizational Design: Help update organization structure to support business goals.