Junior: Human Resources Business Partner

**Who are we?** At MiWay, our purpose is to enable people to live their way. We understand that life is not just about "things" but the meaning that those things bring to your life. We believe that technology and innovation have infinite possibilities when it's inspired by humans by you. Therefore, we focus on our clients' needs; finding new ways to simplify their lives and how they do things. We give them products, services, and solutions that enable them to live and enjoy life on their own terms - in their own way. Agile values and principles are strongly embedded in our culture, and they are at the core of how we make decisions and how we approach adding value within the company. **What will you do?** - The **Junior Human Resource Business Partner **will be** located in our Umhlanga, Kwazulu Natal office **and will provide support to assigned business units and to be instrumental in facilitating and implementing agreed deliverables. These business deliverables will be aligned to Human Resources’ Strategy and Business Strategy, collaborating to develop and implement best practice HR programs, policies and systems that support the organisation’s leaders and managers in managing their units and meeting their strategic priorities.- Key to the success of the Junior HRBP is the ability to develop a strategic partnership in their ‘day to day’ work within assigned portfolios. This comes from understanding the department or business key strategic challenges and providing HR intervention to help the leaders achieve their goals and create positive and productive workplaces.**What will make you successful in this role?** **The Jnr HRBP will partner with assigned business area, supported by the Group HR Shared Service Centre and Group Centre of Expertise (COE), attending to**: **Recruitment & Induction** - Assists management with the development of Job Profiles and Specifications - Advertising of vacancies - Short listing of CV’s and conduct interviews in partnership with the relevant hiring manager - Timeous induction and onboarding of new recruits **Administration and Reporting** - Completes all letters, contracts, benefits documentation in an accurate and timely manner - Provides regular and thorough HR reports to assigned business areas and HR leadership team - Payroll administration - Conduct exit Interviews **Talent Management** - Ensure all employees have a Personal Development Plan in place - Assist with the Talent review process in the Business Units and outcomes from this process **Business Partnership** - Develop a good understanding of the business in order to partner at the right level and influence HR related decisions - Provide advice and guidance on HR matters to managers and employees across the business area on HR related matters and escalate where necessary - Drive actions with the support of the relevant CoE and MiWay HR Leadership - Refer employees to the Employee Assistance Program, when required - Drive Employee wellness initiatives **Performance management** - Assist Business Unit managers in the performance management process (contracting, appraisals, performance improvement plans etc) - Continuous education regarding the performance management process **Culture and Engagement** - Assist with change management interventions in the Business Unit - Responsible for the execution of the culture and engagement survey in respect of participation, feedback to business, action planning - Partner with business regarding Organisational Design and Development **Learning and Development** - Assist with L&D programmes and putting interventions in place in consultations with L&D to address those needs that cannot be addressed through generic programmes - Employee Relations - Provide sound advice to ensure the organisation complies to best practice and legislative issues - Provide support to line managers in dealing with disciplinary, incapacity and grievance matters - Act as the primary point of contact for managers and employees for policy and procedure. - Deal with all appeals from disciplinary proceedings in line with the disciplinary code - Pro-actively addressing training needs in consultation with relevant COE and MiWay HR Leadership **Remuneration** - Facilitate remuneration processes in Business Units including creating awareness of employee wellness offerings, job evaluation etc. **Qualification** - Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management / Industrial Psychology / relevant behavioural science. Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous **Experience** - 3 years+ HR Generalist experience including responsibilities in IR, performance management and stakeholder engagement - Previous Short-Term Insurance experience. **Knowledge** - Knowledgeable about HR practices: recruitment, talent development, performance management, legislation, labour relations, leadership and organisational development, change management and remuneration. - Good knowledge and understanding o