HR Director: Client Partnering

2 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte
- Designing and implementing a strategic client partnering service model that aligns with SU's HR and organisational goals;
- Serving as a strategic thought partner, fostering strong client relationships, and ensuring the partnering function is deeply integrated within the client base;
- Providing leadership and oversight to the client partnering team, developing their strategic capabilities to address pressing challenges and opportunities;
- Collaborating with SU HR colleagues, particularly those in the HR centres of excellence, to ensure client insights inform institutional HR strategies and policies;
- Leading and managing the client partnering service across SU, including oversight of staffing and budget;
- Representing the client partnering function on relevant University committees and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

**Qualifications**:

- At least an honours degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field;
- A master's degree (NQF 9) in HR Management or a related discipline is highly desirable.

**Experience**:
**Skills and Expertise**:

- Strong strategic capabilities, with experience in strategy formulation, process design, implementation and service delivery;
- Proven experience in leading and developing client-centric HR teams within a complex environment;
- Proven leadership skills, with a track record of building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships;
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders;
- Experience in change management, project management, and financial acumen;
- Demonstrated ability to leverage HR metrics for decision-making and strategy development.

**Knowledge**:

- Extensive knowledge of HR legislation, policies, and best practices;
- Broad knowledge of HR management frameworks, including organisational development, employee value proposition, employment relations, systems, and governance;
- Understanding of business principles, financial management, and risk management frameworks.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- In-depth understanding of the higher education environment, including academic, research, and professional functions.



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