Senior HR Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Adzuna ZA B C2 Full time

Are you an experienced HR leader with a passion for driving people strategies and organizational excellence? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our team at our dynamic manufacturing plant, home to our renowned Ricoffy, Milo, and Hot Chocolate products. With a headcount of approximately 315 employees and a significant union presence (63% unionized), this role demands strong operational HR expertise and leadership skills.

  • Extensive exposure to CoC/CoS processes, including Talent Management, Learning Development, Employee Relations, Compensation Benefits, and Recruitment/Resourcing.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing change through organizational design, development, and business transformation techniques.
  • Strong background in industrial and employee/labour relations, including dealing with unions.
  • Successful track record in contributing to and executing people strategies in a business, function, or unit.
  • Experience in a matrix environment, achieving results through effective influencing and collaboration.
  • Degree-level education or equivalent.
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of business performance drivers and long-term direction.
  • Sound general knowledge of employment law and organizational design and development.
  • Exemplary integrity, confidentiality, emotional intelligence, and personal gravitas.
  • Courage to challenge at the highest levels and self-directed in projects and learning.

Leadership Requirements:

  • Lead HRBP role with two direct reports: HRBP and Employee Services Administrator.
  • Strong operational HR expertise and leadership skills.
  • Experience working in a unionized environment with strong ER/IR experience.
  • Ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.

Contribute to Execute HR Strategy:

  • Develop and implement People Strategies that align with the business plan, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
  • Support short and long-term business needs to drive competitive advantage.
  • Act as a People co-Pilot to the business unit, mentoring and coaching the business head and their team.

Drive flawless execution of HR Initiatives:

  • Co-ordinate and execute workforce planning for the unit.
  • Provide timely recommendations on the people agenda.
  • Manage effective organizational transformation and change projects using best practice methodologies.

Organisational Design Development:

  • Challenge the established organizational structure to drive superior performance.
  • Ensure people issues are key considerations in business planning.
  • Shape the culture to align with company goals and initiatives.

Performance Talent Management:

  • Develop the People Plan and Talent Management agenda in cooperation with the Talent CoC.
  • Support key HR processes such as succession planning and performance reviews.
  • Provide insights during top-level interviews.

Employee Engagement:

  • Foster positive working relationships through effective communication and cooperation.
  • Lead the promotion of an inclusive, safe, and empowering culture.
  • Coach decision-making in line with company purpose and values.

HR Organisational Alignment and Functional Development:

  • Partner with CoCs and HR Services to drive functional development and ensure strategic business needs are met.
  • Drive continuous improvement and share insights with CoCs.
  • Connect externally as the HR People Ambassador for continuous knowledge and improvement.


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