HR Business Partner/People & Culture Lead

Recruiter:

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref:

2147180605

Date posted:

Friday, April 18, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), The People and Culture Lead is a strategic business partner to the Executive and Leadership Team. Responsible for the day-to-day running of the People function across the business.

Responsibilities

Implementing HR strategy in line with the business strategy in partnership with management
Pro-actively assist Management with the implementation of HR services and processes within the business (Performance Management, Recruitment, Onboarding, Remuneration, etc.)
Undertake specific projects in support of the HR and Business
Responsible for accuracy of all employee data hosted on the relevant HR information systems
Ensure effective record-keeping of all HR information
Provide management with insights into HR Metrics
Responsible for all Legislative Reporting and/or inputs; EE, BBBEE, WSP and ATR
Support line management in forecasting and planning for people requirements in line with the approved budget
Facilitate and promote employee engagement and feedback and foster a positive culture
Provide expert advice and coaching to employees and line management when required
Facilitate conflict resolution sessions where necessary
Manage and follow through on Employee Relations cases
Facilitate end-to-end disciplinary processes in liaison with line management and represent the employer at CCMA on assigned cases.

Min Requirements:

Relevant Tertiary Education in Human Resources Management, Psychology/Industrial Psychology
Minimum 5 years experience in a senior HR role
Proven experience in Industrial Relations including the CCMA
Sound knowledge of labor laws and people-related policies
Proven experience in change management and culture development

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Demonstrates a deep understanding of HR in the context of business requirements
Able to present information verbally and in writing to enable decision-making
Up to date with current technology, trends and best practices in HR
Demonstrates accuracy and detail
Demonstrates adherence to confidentiality and respect for personal and business
Demonstrates ability to facilitate effectively
Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
Ability to work with all levels of management
Ability to analyze information and draw conclusions
Ability to prioritize in time sensitive environment
Acts ethically and with integrity at all times
Be accountable at all times
Proactive and takes initiative
Able to assert own position irrespective of possible resistance to ideas or information

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