Strategic HR Business Partner Manager – Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid plan

Provident fund

Life insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Business Partner Manager for its Bloemfontein operation. The role focuses on strategic HR support, employee lifecycle management, and policy implementation across business units.

You will partner with senior leadership, drive talent development, and ensure regulatory compliance while shaping HR strategy within a growing national organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years HR experience with at least 3 years in a Business Partner or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with senior management.
• Experience in talent management, performance management and organisational development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and provide tailored HR solutions.
• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, conflict resolution and disciplinary processes.
• Lead talent management initiatives including succession planning and development programs.
• Advise on compensation and benefits strategies to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with HR specialists to ensure effective delivery of HR services.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and interventions.
• Stay abreast of HR best practices and changes in legislation.

Skills

HR expertise

Strategic partner

Labour law

Employee relations

Talent management

Performance management

Organisational development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or Industrial Psychology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Business Partner Manager for its Bloemfontein operation. The role focuses on strategic HR support, employee lifecycle management, and policy implementation across business units.

You will partner with senior leadership, drive talent development, and ensure regulatory compliance while shaping HR strategy within a growing national organisation.