Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Numeral XII (Pty) Ltd.; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR consultancy in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR operations and implement people strategies across a group of companies. The ideal candidate will ensure employee engagement, oversee wellness programs, and support management by providing expert HR guidance. Proven experience in HR functions along with empathy and effective communication skills are essential. The position promises a fast-paced and collaborative work environment designed to unleash the potential of the team.

Benefits

Access to on-site gym

Modern people practices

Entrepreneurial culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant HR experience including management duties.
• Knowledge of Industrial Relations and Labour Legislation.
• Proven excellence in HR functions and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement the group people strategy focusing on employee experience.
• Custodian of company culture through institutional rituals.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive employee wellness program.

Skills

Listening and responding with empathy

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Conflict management

Relationship building

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or similar

Job description

Position

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Location

Lynwood, Pretoria

Overview

Do you put the HUMAN in Human Resources? Are you well versed in ways the workforce engages with an organisation? Are you ready to rewrite the rules of the world of human capital…driven by doing things differently and standing out? Raise your hand if that’s you because WE’RE HIRING!

It’s our mission to unleash the potential in our team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and each individual feels that they belong. That’s why we want you to join us in the capacity of HR Business Partner. This role plays an integral part in our team, as you will be running with all the HR business support for a group of entrepreneurial companies.

About Us

We are a young, energetic, and passionate group of companies working in different industries, all focused on becoming market leader in our fields. Our fast‑paced environment will positively challenge you and keep you engaged as you navigate through changing priorities and varying demands. We work smart, we work hard, but we have fun doing it!

Companies in our group

• LNDR – a lending solutions provider
• Aluma Capital – Asset and Fund Manager
• Cryosave – A bank for newborn stem cells
• APS – an outsourced call centre management company

Benefits

• Modern fit‑for‑purpose people practices.
• Entrepreneurial spirit supporting new ideas and initiatives.
• Working in a state‑of‑the‑art tech building that includes access to on‑site gym to help you grow your fitness as much as you do your brain.
• Two on‑site restaurants that will have you inhaling aromas of mouth‑watering lunchtime dishes, and freshly brewed coffee. At Fintech campus that’s just a part of the rhythm of the day.

Responsibilities

• Implement the group people strategy. This is the core of the role, obviously. That focuses unwaveringly on employee experience, staff retention and continuously reinvent the employee experience.
• The custodian of the company culture through the institution of rituals in support of our values and behaviours that support what we stand for.
• Understand our employees through interaction and regular feedback sessions with management and staff. Only once we know our employees will we be able to engage with them.
• Develop and execute an employee wellness program that keeps the employee at the center, while at the same time looking after what is best for business.
• Focus on employee engagement by keeping their development front of mind and keeping them in the know of what is happening in their world at work.
• Make sure queries, complaints and issues are addressed and dealt with and that our employees always feel they have HR support.
• Support and consult with management on all things people and provide daily HR guidance. A consistent approach will ensure a standard and fair employee experience.
• Provide expert HR advice with regards to policies and the labour law making sure we maintain a healthy relationship between staff and the company.
• Ensure we cross the T’s and dot the I’s through execution of all HR admin tasks according to the processes and checklists that govern the way we work with our people.
• Manage our risk, by checking we do what we should to operate with what the state and the law dictates.
• Compile and present the monthly MANCO report, so business is always in the loop when it comes to HR outputs.
• Manage the HR operations and its team to ensure smooth execution of daily tasks.
• Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

Skills & Attributes

• A real people person who has mastered the art of listening and responding with empathy.
• Someone who has a caring attitude with inherent compassion who offers sympathy and practices sensitivity in delicate matters.
• A true mediator who can find creative mutually beneficial solutions and if there is none, deliver the message with humanity.
• An effective communicator, who can interact with all types of people, both written and verbal.
• Has an unwavering attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Manages self to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to handle conflict in a way that will ensure a positive outcome.
• Develop and maintain solid relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Conveys a positive attitude even in difficult circumstances.
• Takes responsibility for the role and takes initiative.
• Cultural fit for a fast-moving and high-performance, but also informal and non-hierarchical organisation.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a similar field.
• Knowledge of Industrial Relations and Labour Legislation.
• 3+ years’ experience in relevant roles that includes HR functions and best practices.
• At least 1–2 years’ management experience.
• Proven excellence in your previous endeavours.