HR Business Partner

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

What you will be doing:

• Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into effective people plans and HR interventions
• Deliver end-to-end HR generalist support across the full employee lifecycle
• Act as a trusted advisor on talent management, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement
• Facilitate performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, calibration, and employee discussions
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning sessions
• Manage employee relations matters including misconduct, grievances, incapacity, and workplace conflict
• Provide guidance on South African labour legislation and HR policies
• Draft and deliver clear HR communications to employees and leadership
• Support organisational change initiatives such as restructuring and onboarding
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Analyse people data (headcount, turnover, performance, EE) to inform decision-making
• Operate proactively to identify and address people-related risks
• Support recruitment activities including workforce planning, interviews, and offers
• Promote a high-performance culture and continuous development
• Collaborate with HR specialist teams to deliver integrated HR solutions
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of HR processes and activities
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, or related field
• Honours degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related discipline (preferred)
• 3–5 years’ experience in an HR generalist or HR Business Partner role
• Proven experience managing employee relations cases independently
• Exposure to performance and talent management processes
• Experience within financial services and/or asset management environment (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and employment relations
• Experience with talent management, succession planning, and performance frameworks
• Understanding of employee engagement and culture initiatives
• Experience with HR systems and reporting
• Knowledge of Employment Equity and people risk management
• Strong business and financial acumen within a regulated environment
• Excellent written communication and facilitation skills

Certifications (Advantageous):

• SABPP registration
• Change Management certification
• Coaching certification
• Enneagram / Insights certification

Key Competencies:

• Building partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Earning trust and maintaining credibility
• Independent thinking and accountability
• Learning agility and adaptability
• Problem-solving and forward thinking
• Resilience and strong work ethic
• Change facilitation
• Conflict resolution
• Strong business acumen