HR Business Partner

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Leadership & Support: Oversee and guide the HR Administrator. Provide support in strategic HR planning and build strong relationships with managers.

• Recruitment & Onboarding:

  • Ensure compliance with employment equity and recruitment policies.

  • Manage job advertising, candidate interviews, psychometric assessments, and contracts.

  • Oversee onboarding and induction processes.

• Performance Management:

  • Train and assist managers in implementing performance appraisals.

  • Track and monitor appraisals, promotions, and performance gaps.

• Exit Management:

  • Conduct exit interviews and manage termination documentation.

  • Advise payroll on departures.

• Training & Development:

  • Submit training reports to relevant SETAs.

  • Manage training records and discretionary grant applications.

  • Conduct skills needs analyses.

• Employment Equity:

  • Ensure EE compliance, reporting, and committee meetings.

  • Maintain accurate EE records and plans.

• Employee Relations:

  • Advise on disciplinary procedures and policy compliance.

  • Coordinate hearings and manage CCMA/arbitration cases.

  • Liaise with unions and shop stewards.

• BBBEE Compliance:

  • Ensure readiness for annual audits and ethical compliance.

• Employee Engagement & Change Management:

  • Develop initiatives to enhance morale and organizational culture.

  • Support workforce alignment during change initiatives.

• Data & Reporting:

  • Analyze HR data and trends.

  • Maintain weekly HR reports.

Qualifications:

• Matric (NQF level 4)

• Relevant B Degree or equivalent through RPL

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years in an HR Business Partner role

• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA)

• Proficiency in MS Office; SAGE300 and FoodBev industry experience is advantageous

• Strong planning, organizational, and administrative abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to analyze HR data and meet strict deadlines

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure

 

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