Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Office in Midrand

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner based in Midrand, Gauteng. You will partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with company goals and drive a high-performance culture.

You will lead workforce planning, employee relations investigations, succession planning, and change management initiatives, while monitoring HR metrics to guide strategic decisions. A hybrid work environment is offered to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 7+ years HR experience with at least 3 years as a HR business partner.
• Strong knowledge of South African labor laws.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals and drive engagement.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, including investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including workforce planning and succession planning.
• Develop organizational development initiatives to enhance leadership and organizational health.
• Act as a change agent during significant organizational changes and ensure smooth transitions.
• Analyze HR metrics to inform decisions and improve HR program effectiveness.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Organizational development

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join their dynamic team based in Midrand, Gauteng . In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives to foster a high-performance culture. You will be instrumental in driving key HR initiatives, including talent management, employee relations, organizational development, and change management. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape the employee experience and contribute to the overall success of the business through expert HR guidance and support, working collaboratively across departments to implement impactful HR solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business unit leaders to develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies that support business goals and drive employee engagement.
• Provide expert guidance and support on complex employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and talent development programs.
• Develop and implement organizational development initiatives to enhance team effectiveness, leadership capabilities, and overall organizational health.
• Act as a change agent, supporting the business through significant organizational changes and ensuring smooth transitions for employees.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to business leaders to inform decision-making and improve HR program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 3 years in a Business Partner role.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations , talent management, and organizational development.
• Strong understanding of South African labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and further HR certifications.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on employee well-being.
• Access to modern office facilities in Midrand with hybrid work flexibility.