Snr People Business Partner/snr HR Generalist

**Snr People Business Partner/Snr HR Generalist**

**Introduction**

**What you will do**
- Define, outline, and present frameworks at regional and global levels (e.g. tools, processes, training, and communication) in support of the business and HR strategy to increase employee engagement and productivity.
- Manage, develop, and coach those with people responsibility to help ensure the delivery of HR function and business targets, and implements performance management solutions where required.
- Positively influence managers to increase understanding of global HR practices aiming to increase effectiveness at dealing with issues locally, understanding the potential cross-business and global impact to reduce business risks, and support constructive employee engagement.
- Implement frameworks to resolve issues as quickly as possible to minimise business risk, in liaison with the HR Manager, external HR consultants, and/or legal advisors on individual issues that may set important precedents.
- Serve as part of the team that is the first point of contact for line managers and other personnel to provide advice and support on employee-related issues globally.
- Facilitation and implementation of remuneration and rewards, policies, and procedures to improve retention.
- Conduct impact and other risk assessments to proactively support business growth agenda, assess in-country risk in general, and manage follow-up processes.
- Develop and monitor policies in line with emerging best practices and legal changes, liaise with internal governance whilst also aiming to form positive working relationships with external HR consultants and legal advisors, drafting communications and responses to issues as directed.
- Assist in the amendment and reviewing of internal documents such as policies, employment contracts, agreements, etc in line with our ISO requirements as directed.
- Handle and resolve complex HR issues e.g. policy negotiation, dispute handling, representing the company at external hearings including the CCMA, and coordinating and prepare for disciplinary inquiries.
- Provide or coordinate with the HR Manager to provide guidance on new legislation to ensure compliance.
- Analyse the relevant labour markets and climate to proactively identify trends and areas for process improvement, presenting these to the HR Manager as required.
- Drive workforce planning and talent acquisition in accordance with the policies of the organisation to ensure that the human capital needs of the business are met.

**What we are looking for**
- At least 5 years experience
- Previous experience in a growing global business.
- Degree in humanities, HR or equivalent
- Experience representing the Company at the CCMA
- Experienced in interactions with the Department of Labour
- Experience with an international workforce
- Completed Diploma in Labour Relations/ Labour Law.
- Excellent interpersonal skills & the ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals & teams.
- Mature and responsible attitude towards work with the ability to take ownership of outcomes.
- Excellent awareness and knowledge.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use independent judgment.
- Excellent attention to detail whilst possessing the ability to adapt to fast-changing landscapes.
- Excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
- Highly resilient and able to multitask.
- Engaged within the business and have a flexible approach to work due to our global presence.
- Numerical and literacy skills; able to demonstrate excellent written communication.
- Proficient with MS Office / Office 365