People Partner

SSP Limited; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

SSP Limited is searching for a People Partner to enhance HR functions within the company. The role involves supporting Business Heads with employee relations and ensuring the implementation of people strategies. Successful candidates will be dynamically involved in coaching managers and leading engagement initiatives, all within a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

Personal development plans

Opportunities for training

Annual flu jabs and eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercially focused People Partner / HRBP role.
• Proven experience in handling employee relations.
• Ability to operate in structured and ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a proactive business partnering service.
• Consult with Business Heads on HR matters.
• Lead people plan meetings with Business Heads.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coaching managers

People engagement

Organizational Design

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Tools

Excel

Analytical tools

Job description

THE PEOPLE PARTNER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• Provide a proactive business partnering service to the agreed business area, ensuring the delivery of people initiatives and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Offer professional support and advice to Business Heads and SSP managers on employee relations activities such as: Absence Management, Performance Improvement Plans, Maternity matters, Policy issues, Leaver Management, Pay reviews, People policies, Training, HR Interviews, Performance management facilitation, Employment Law, and Organisational Design.
• Keep the Senior People Partner updated on operational issues through regular meetings and escalate when necessary.
• Consult with Business Heads and managers regarding transfers, promotions, and salary reviews, ensuring all processes are followed.
• Identify key issues, trends, and changes internally and externally (legislation, marketplace, industry) affecting policies and employee benefits.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.
• Lead people plan meetings with Business Heads and monitor employee data to identify trends and solutions.
• Assist in delivering employee engagement initiatives and ensure managers develop effective action plans.
• Collaborate with the Talent Development Partner on development solutions.
• Support the central People team on specific projects.
• Understand functional strategy and business performance, and implications for People services.
• Ensure People Plans are implemented, updated, and address issues effectively.
• Maintain legal compliance of people policies.
• Promote a high-performance culture through data analysis and setting effective objectives aligned with business plans.
• Coach and support managers to achieve high performance.
• Drive engagement plans to increase awareness and capability in people policies and processes.
• Embed the Skills and Knowledge Framework within business areas and ensure pay and benefits frameworks are adhered to.
• Deliver organizational design activities with transparent processes.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Facilitate training on relevant topics for managers.
• Deliver content aligned with HR strategy to managers.
• Plan and execute People projects in line with the People Strategy.

ACCOUNTABILITY :

• Maintain positive relationships with Business Heads and managers through regular interactions.
• Influence managers to foster a performance-driven culture.
• Ensure implementation of action items from the People Plan.
• Ensure compliance with HR practices and laws within the region, including overseas.
• Execute central People Projects effectively within the business.
• Identify opportunities and recommend solutions to enhance the employee journey.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Experience in a commercially focused People Partner / HRBP role.
• Proven experience in handling employee relations to conclusion.
• Involvement in HR activities such as Performance, Engagement, and Organizational Design.
• Strong communication skills; capable of coaching managers.
• Relevant HR qualification preferred.
• Ability to operate in structured and ambiguous situations.
• Proficient in Excel and analytical tools.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Flexible working environment (remote, hybrid, on-premises).
• Team building initiatives (annual and quarterly).
• Generous holiday allowance plus public holidays and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits, pension contributions, annual bonus based on performance.
• Parental leave, flexible working options, birthday leave.
• Personal development plans, training opportunities.
• Annual flu jabs, eye tests, Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities to meet global leaders, participate in forums.

BEHAVIOURS :

Aligned with SSP’s vision of being a leading provider of insurance technology software, embodying our values and spirit.

A CAREER WITH US :

We believe our most valuable asset is our people. We invest in hiring and developing the best talent.