Regional People Partner

Closing Date- 2025/02/28- Reference Number- SHO250129-9- Job Title- Regional People Partner- Job Type- Permanent- Location - Country- South Africa- Location - Province- Western Cape- Location - Town or City- Brackenfell- Purpose of the JobThe purpose of the Regional People Partner role is to work alongside the Divisional People Partner and business to ensure efficient and effective functional People operational delivery and practice management to the assigned division, business leadership, employees, and other related stakeholders to drive the People agenda as aligned with business strategic and operational objectives. The People Regional People Partner gives input to all functional People related requirements and is key to the day-to-day operational excellence of their business operations. The role drives the tactical and routine People service delivery aspects in their business areas and takes operational accountability for the overall performance and productivity of the People goals within their operational regions.
- Job Advert Details- Job Category- Human Resources- Job Objectives**Employee-Centric Delivery**
- Contributing to the Division's People strategy and ensuring effective implementation.
- Driving People operational planning for divisional and regional plans.
- Executing the Divisional People Roadmap and delivering comprehensive People services.
- Facilitating resolution of industrial relations issues.
- Coaching the team on People practices and managing escalations.
- Staying updated on People team developments.
- Collaborating with the broader People team to provide solutions.
- Implementing People projects and employee enablement initiatives.
- Developing workforce plans based on capability and capacity needs.
- Overseeing regional recruitment and onboarding, aligned with People Solutions and Services.
- Managing talent and succession planning alongside the Divisional People Partner.
- Executing talent management and related budgeting.

**People Management (Self, Team & Organizational)**
- Facilitating various People activities, operations, and administration within the region to enable optimal productivity and engagement.
- Managing employee engagement initiatives for the region.
- Managing employee wellness initiatives in the business region.
- Co-creating People solutions with the region to ensure that all individual, team and organisational imperatives are aligned.

**Financial, Reporting & BI**
- Developing the regional People budget as input into the business operational budget and or the People Partner budget within the People structures.
- Managing People related costs and financial compliance as applicable for the region.
- Taking accountability for all People related data and system inputs for the region including the accuracy of organisational structures, reporting lines, location, and other People data attributes.
- Driving the use of data to empower People related decision-making and sharing both traditional People metrics and new People insights with the region.

**Governance & Compliance**
- Ensuring adherence to People governance and frameworks.
- Implementing governance procedures and managing People risks.
- Delivering a regional People Risk Plan.

**Future-Fit**
- Overseeing change initiatives and adopting new practices.
- Identifying technology needs for seamless employee experiences.
- Pursuing continuous improvement in People processes with key partners.
- Qualifications- Degree in Human Resources or equivalent - (essential).
- +3 years in an HR Business Partnering or equivalent role, driving HR delivery of frameworks, policies, procedures, and guidelines and managing HR service delivery - (essential).
- Experience- Experience within the FMCG, retail sector or similar - (preferred).
- A sound understanding of diversity and inclusion concepts and processes and the link between employment equity and good HR practices - (essential).
- Knowledge and Skills- **Connecting & Initiating** - Recognises and values the contributions of others. Prioritises team goals and is willing to assist others in goal achievement. Holds themselves accountable to others. Is committed to co-operating with others to achieve organisational objectives. Works well independently without direction or reassurance from others. Understands the consequences of actions and takes accountability for making decisions within a mandate. Takes responsibility for actions and mistakes.
- **Interacting & relating** - Communicates confidently and shares openly. Shows patience and consideration for others. Is approachable and listens to the needs expressed by others. Recognises the impact of their behaviour on others and adapts their interpersonal style accordingly.
- **Executing & achieving** - Plans activities and projects well in advance. Shows commitment by having contingency plans in place. Draws on ideas and experiences to identify new approaches. Identifies inefficiencies and obstacles that could derail succes