Senior Hr Business Partner

Stratogo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Business Partner to enhance their Retail and Back Office functions. This role involves collaborating with business leaders to implement effective HR strategies, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and driving employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and coaching skills, with a proven track record in managing complex HR projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team environment, focusing on talent management, performance, and organizational culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR management experience in a multinational company.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders on key HR topics and provide solutions.
• Drive employee engagement through coaching, training, and development.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Coaching and leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of local Labour Law

Managing complex HR projects

Education

Diploma or degree in Business Administration

Diploma or degree in Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Excel

Job description

Client Overview
Reference: FRD-KB-1
Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of an HR Business Partner for the Retail and Back Office functions in South Africa, acting as a facilitator and influencer on all HR topics.

Responsibilities

1. Partner with business leaders on key HR topics such as talent management, succession planning, development, resourcing, and performance.
2. Provide HR solutions to attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent.
3. Focus on HR priorities including Culture, Leadership, Performance, Diversity, and Development.
4. Maintain high communication levels with Business Leaders in South Africa to aid decision-making in structuring and developing effective teams.
5. Ensure timely delivery of staffing, employee relations, performance management, and compensation & benefits in compliance with local labor laws, corporate guidelines, and industry best practices.
6. Collaborate with the Rewards team to develop and implement compensation and benefits programs.
7. Partner with senior managers to ensure HR practices and processes are well understood and implemented.
8. Work closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure future resourcing and succession planning for key roles.
9. Drive employee engagement through motivation, coaching, training, and development initiatives, coordinating with L&D for appropriate development plans.
10. Lead strategic HR projects to maximize business value in Retail and Back Office sectors.
11. Influence and coach middle managers for effective business decision-making.
12. Ensure relevant internal communication on organizational topics is effective and engaging.
13. Maintain HR data and system integrity, utilizing data for decision-making.
14. Ensure accurate employee data updates in SAP HR and effective communication of employee information to relevant departments.

Key Relationships

• Management Team in South Africa
• Peers and Managers in other Emerging Markets
• All People Managers
• Regional and Local Centers of Excellence
• External suppliers and partners

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact at the highest levels and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proven strategic, commercial-minded HR Business Partner experience.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills.
• Understanding of Group and customer needs.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience is a plus; Excel skills are essential.
• Experience managing complex HR projects.
• Good knowledge of local Labour Law.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in HR management within a multinational company, including at least 5 years in middle management.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.
• Experience handling employee relations issues, including IR issues and CCMA representation.