Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Blue Spec Holdings; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Petrol reimbursement

Pool vehicle

Job summary

Blue Spec Holdings, based in Gauteng, seeks a strategic HR Business Partner to align people strategy with business objectives across multiple entities. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, driving talent management, employee relations, and data-driven HR initiatives, reporting to the HR Director.

Start date January 2026; work from the Sandton HR Head Office with standard Mon-Fri hours. The role demands hands-on delivery as a consultant and change agent, with strong analytical skills, HRIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Proven experience as HR Business Partner or strategic HR generalist.
• In-depth knowledge of HR and IR, labour laws.
• Experience handling CCMA/DRC IR matters or disciplinary processes.
• Excellent HR administration and stakeholder skills.
• Strong business acumen and data‑driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Talent Management & Development: collaborate with Talent Acquisition on recruitment strategies and oversee performance cycles.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: manage complex IR issues and improve morale and retention.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management: design org structures and lead change initiatives.
• Data-Driven Insights: analyse HR metrics to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Compensation & Benefits: research competitive programs to attract/retain talent.
• Organizational Design: update structure to support goals.

Skills

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Change Management

HR Analytics

Stakeholder Management

HRIS (Salesforce)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Salesforce / HRIS

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) (Gauteng - Sandton)

2025/11/06

Reference Number

BSH-307

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.

• 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:

• 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.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Own reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license is required for this role and non-negotiable due to the traveling the incumbent will undertake to perform his/her duties.


• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Proven work experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR generalist role.


• In-depth knowledge of HR and IR principles, functions, best practices, and relevant labour legislation/employment laws.


• Attending to IR matters at CCMA / DRC or managing disciplinary matters such as warnings, counselling sessions or grievances.


• Excellent at HR administration.


• Strong business acumen and analyticalskills, with the ability to use data to influence decisions and drive HR business outcomes.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels.


• Demonstrated experience in managing complex employee relations and organizational change initiatives.


• Advantageous; proficiency in HR software/HRIS systems (e.g. Salesforce)