Senior Human Capital Business Partner

Blu Label Unlimited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blu Label Unlimited in Sandton seeks a Senior Human Capital Business Partner to align HC strategy with business goals at our Grayston Drive facility. You will partner with senior leaders to design policies, influence decision making and drive people-focused solutions that enable growth.

The role encompasses HR data insights, policy implementation, employee relations, risk management, BBBEE compliance and workforce planning to support scalable, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (HRM/Industrial Psychology).
• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience in policy development, employee relations, and business partnering.
• Strong knowledge of SA labour laws (BCEA, LRA, EEA, POPIA, OHS).
• Ability to lead HR strategy and partner with leadership to drive people-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to internal stakeholders to embed HR strategies.
• Provide guidance on HC policies and ensure compliant execution.
• Lead HC data collection, analysis and reporting to inform decisions.
• Oversee complex employee relations cases with fair outcomes and legal risk management.
• Support BBBEE initiatives and alignment with the company scorecard.
• Collaborate on strategic workforce planning and organisational design.

Skills

Strategic HR Partnering

Stakeholder Engagement

People Analytics

Policy Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Senior Human Capital Business Partner at our Grayston Drive Sandton facility.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Job Purpose

Provides strategic and operational Human Capital support by advising on policy matters and guiding the implementation of Human Capital processes. Works closely with leadership to align the Human Capital agenda with organisational priorities and drive people-focused solutions that support business success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HC Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to internal stakeholders. Foster collaborative relationships to deeply understand business challenges, co-create solutions, and embed HR strategies into core business activities to support long-term organisational growth.
• Information and Business Advisory and deliver expert interpretation of HC policies, offering guidance to stakeholders on a wide range of people matters.
• Address and resolve queries, and escalated complex or sensitive issues with sound, compliant recommendations.

HC Frameworks and Tools

• Draft HC frameworks and toolkits tailored to evolving business needs.
• Ensure all frameworks adhere to legal standards, internal governance protocols, and best practice design principles, enabling consistent and efficient HC delivery.
• Drive the integration of Success Management frameworks to support performance enablement, talent development, and career progression.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Design and implementation of HC policies and procedures within your area of expertise.
• Offer strategic guidance to the broader business on policy application and oversee consistent execution across the business to ensure alignment with desired outcomes and regulatory compliance.

HR Data & Insights Management

• Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of HC data to generate meaningful insights that drive strategic decision-making and enhance organisational performance.
• Champion data integrity and governance to build a trusted foundation for evidence-based HC practices.

Employee Relations Management

• Lead the resolution of complex employee relations cases in collaboration with LabourNet and line managers, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes. Manage responses to individual legal proceedings, contribute to legal submissions, and drive accurate, timely case management.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Monitor and mitigate HC-related risks by ensuring compliance with Labour laws, ethical standards, and internal policies. Conduct audits and implement controls to uphold organisational integrity.
• Strategic Workforce Planning & Organisational Design and Collaborate with business leaders to proactively align workforce capabilities with the organization’s strategic direction.
• Assess current and future talent needs, identify skill gaps, and design agile organisational structures that support scalability, innovation, and operational efficiency and Provide support to ensure that roles, reporting structures, and teams are set up effectively to support business goals and encourage strong performance.

BBBEE & Compliance

• Support the implementation of BBBEE initiatives across all HC pillars, including Employment Equity, Skills Development.
• Partner with transformation team to ensure alignment with the company’s BBBEE scorecard and long-term empowerment goals.

Internal Client Relationship Management

• Contribute to the management of partnering relationships with internal clients, building effective working relationships and providing high-quality professional services to support in delivering business strategy and plans.

Competencies

Behaviours & Leadership

• Energy, passion and a positive attitude. Respect, honesty and fairness.
• Creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. Courage, resilience and tenacity.
• Results-driven mindset.
• Lead with honesty, integrity and purpose. Demonstrate customer centricity and sound business judgement.
• Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders. Build trusted relationships and develop people.
• Drive innovation, change and continuous improvement. Demonstrate agility and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Essential Competencies & Functional Competencies

• Problem-solving, investigation and innovation. Relationship building and effective communication.
• Leadership, collaboration and providing support. Resilience and adaptability to change.
• Attention to detail and task organisation. Results orientation, strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Human Capital (HC) data analytics and reporting. Knowledge of relevant South African legislation, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, POPIA and OHS.
• Strong understanding of B-BBEE legislation and practical transformation strategy implementation.
• Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and deadline management. Ability to work independently with professionalism and integrity.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong track record in policy development, employee relations, and strategic business partnering.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EE) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.