Operational Lead Hr Business Partner

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide Sa; East London; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company seeks an Operational Lead HR Business Partner in East London. The role entails implementing people strategies aligned with the business agenda, managing talent, performance, and compliance in HR processes. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in HR or similar and 5-8 years of HR management experience, particularly in a unionized environment. Strong knowledge of labor laws and excellent HR generalist skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years' experience in Factory or Operations HR Management.
• Exposure to Core HR processes like Talent Management and Employee Relations.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Implement people agenda aligned with business plan.
• Drive performance and talent management.
• Establish effective working relationships to foster communication.

Skills

Strong HR Generalist experience

Employee Relations

Organizational Design & Development

Performance Management

Talent Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or similar

Job description

Location : East London Company : Nestle Qualification : Bachelor's Degree in HR or similar. Experience : 5 - 8 years' experience in a Factory or Operations HR Management role with strong ER and HR Generalist experience. Closing Date : 30 October

• Position SummaryYou will be responsible for the implementation of people agenda within the East London factory and the driving force behind implementation of people plan aligned with business agenda.

You will also represent the complete HR Service / Value Chain for the site.A day in the life of a Operational Lead HR Business Partner at Nestle : Contribute to & Execute the HR Strategy : Contribute to the execution of the business plan through the creation (where appropriate) and implementation of People Strategies that attract, develop and retain employees.Support the organizational short, long-term business needs to drive competitive advantage and address opportunities and threats.

Organizational Design & Development : Pro-actively challenge the established organizational structure of the function to drive superior performance (taking account of Nestlé principles, policies & local business context).

Ensure people issues are a key consideration when discussing and planning business activities.Employee Engagement : Establish and maintain effective win-win working relationships with managers, employees and their representatives through an environment that fosters communication and co-operation.Promote and foster a culture and environment that is productive, open, empowering, safe and equitable and coach others to behave and make decisions in line with Nestlé Management and Leadership Principles and Nestlé Corporate Business Principles.Responsible for compliance in HR (policies and practices).

Performance & Talent Management : Ensure Performance and Talent Management at individual and team level, drive the achievement of business goals through objective and development plan setting, performance calibration and talent development.

Lead talent review / calibration at the site to ensure high performance is rewarded and developed in line with the Management Development Cycle.Facilitate implementation of function succession planning and talent management plans that support business goals.What will make you successful?

Bachelor's degree in HR or a similar qualification.Minimum 5 - 8 years' experience in a Factory or Operations HR Management position with strong HR Generalist and ER experience.You must have exposure to Core HR processes, i.e. Talent Management, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment, Performance management.Proven working experience in a highly unionized manufacturing environment and handling CCMA proceedings such as conciliations and arbitrations.In-depth knowledge, application and understanding of labour laws such as LRA-Labour Relations Act, BCEA-Basic Conditions of Employment Act, EEA- Employment Equity Act and SDA-Skills Development Act.Experience in implementation & execution of people strategies for a business, function or unit.Experience working in a matrix environment and driving results through effective influence and collaboration.Exemplify integrity and practice high level of confidentiality.Demonstrable courage to constructively challenge.