Strategic HR & Talent Acquisition Partner

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Employee well-being

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior HR and Recruitment Business Partner to align HR strategy with business goals, lead talent acquisition, and drive workforce planning across units. The role partners with leadership to shape people initiatives in a growing industrial hub.

You will own end-to-end recruitment, develop sourcing strategies, advise managers, and foster employee engagement while ensuring compliance with South African labour laws and HR best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Human Resources with a focus on recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar strategic HR role.
• Strong understanding of South African labor law and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated success in full-cycle recruitment, sourcing, interviewing and onboarding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in workforce planning and talent management.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• A relevant degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to assigned business units, providing strategic guidance on HR matters.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for roles from entry-level to management.
• Develop and implement effective talent sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and interview processes.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives to anticipate future talent needs.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, and compensation administration.
• Develop and deliver HR training programs to enhance capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies.
• Promote a high-performance, engaging work environment.
• Analyze HR data to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

HR strategy & partnering

Recruitment & TA

Labor law (SA)

Full-cycle recruitment

Communication & influence

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

HRIS proficiency

MS Office

Education

HR/Industrial Psychology degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior HR and Recruitment Business Partner to align HR strategy with business goals, lead talent acquisition, and drive workforce planning across units. The role partners with leadership to shape people initiatives in a growing industrial hub.

You will own end-to-end recruitment, develop sourcing strategies, advise managers, and foster employee engagement while ensuring compliance with South African labour laws and HR best practices.