Senior HR Business Partner

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to deliver HR services across business areas. You'll develop HR policies, manage performance, and ensure compliance with employment equity targets. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of HR experience and a relevant undergraduate qualification. This position offers an impactful role in a dynamic professional environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a professional service environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enact HR policies that support business objectives.
• Implement HR strategies and practices within business areas.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning and succession planning.
• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of HR practices.
• Manage and co-ordinate performance management processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of HR principles

Ability to build relationships

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Adaptable and solution-driven

Knowledge of labour legislation

Analytical skills

High stress tolerance

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate qualification in Human Resources or Organisational Psychology

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner (Johannesburg)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior HR Business Partner to join the HR team in the Johannesburg office. The incumbent will provide the full range of HR services to their assigned business areas and facilitate the implementation of agreed deliverables.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Implementation

• Develop and enact HR policies that support business objectives.
• Implement and execute HR strategies, policies, and practices within business areas.
• Provide input on the HR implications of business decisions and plans.
• Cascade the HR strategy to all areas of the business and act as the Change Agent for successful strategy implementation.
• Implement agreed business deliverables aligned to HR Strategy / Business Strategy.
• Collaborate to develop and implement best practice HR programs, policies and systems that support the organization and managers in meeting their strategic priorities.
• Provide guidance and input on workforce planning, business unit restructuring, and succession planning.

Business Partnering

• Maintain healthy relationships across the business by conducting regular meetings with the various business departments, building, and developing trusted relationships with the various departmental leaderships.
• Work collaboratively with departmental heads throughout the business to ensure all employee matters are timeously addressed, resolved, and escalated where appropriate.
• Establish strong relationships with all managers, empowering them on how to use all available HR tools and guiding them through HR Policies & Procedures.
• Be accountable for end-to-end delivery of HR practices (recruitment to exit).
• Keep abreast of trends, legislation aimed at managing organizational change, engaging employees, increase organizational effectiveness and best practices in HR.
• Accountable for reporting on HR activities.
• Conduct exit interviews and trend analyses.
• Be a custodian of policies, procedures and documentation management and ensuring compliance thereof.
• General HR Administration functions required for fulfilment of the role.

Recruitment and On-boarding

• Develop industry talent maps and source high potential candidates that best meet the firm`s selection and transformation criteria.
• Together with the hiring manager, define profiles, draft job specifications, and publish job adverts internally / externally.

Brief recruitment agencies on vacancies and consider non-traditional sources of recruitment where appropriate (headhunting, referrals, internal movements).

• Conduct all relevant background checks prior to on-boarding successful hires.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience from sourcing to on-boarding.
• Conduct informal check-in meetings with New Joiner, ensuring their induction is successful.
• Facilitate mid probation discussions with hiring Line Manager where necessary.
• Implement a “buddy” and mentorship programs where appropriate.
• Circulate temporary employee schedules to line managers and update fixed employment contracts regularly.

Performance and Talent Management

• Manage and co-ordinate the performance management processes and career development processes for the business.
• Drive the implementation of succession planning strategy through effective execution plans and processes.
• Assist and provide guidance on evaluation criteria, application of the rating scale and the overall performance evaluation process of the firm.
• Assist with identifying training needs, when necessary, as part of the personal development plans
• Provide guidance and support in performance management.
• Conduct poor performance discussions.
• Draft performance improvement plans and tracking thereof.
• Manage incapacity process as per the firm's policies.

Employment Equity

• Ensure all activities align with the firm`s transformation and Employment Equity agenda.
• Understand the department employment equity targets and drive awareness and compliance with targets.

Qualifications and Experience

• An undergraduate qualification in a related field of practice (Human Resources / Organisational Psychology)
• 5-7 years relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in a professional service environment

Skills and Competencies

• Microsoft Office : proficiency in MS word, PowerPoint, Outlook 365, and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience of HRI systems.
• Adaptable and solution driven.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of staff.
• Ability to infer their role within the strategic goals of the firm and HR team.
• Knowledge of HR principles, policies, and labour legislation (BCEA, EEA, LRA).
• Possess a flair for processing and interpreting data.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workloads.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Tenacity and high stress tolerance.
• Dependable and accountable for achieving deliverables.