Human Capital Business Partner

**Job Advert Summary**:
**About SABS**

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS); promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services; and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.

SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.

**Purpose Statement**

To provide generalist human capital business partnering services to SABS and to drive compliance with the SABS Human Capital policies and procedures nationally.

**Minimum Requirements**:
Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Social Science or a related field (NQF Level 7)

South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) registration is preferred

8 years relevant work experience in human resources

4 years specialist experience

Proven track record in driving and implementing generalised human capital business partnering initiatives within a corporate environment

Must have experience in Employee Relations, Recruitment & Selection, Performance Management, Change Management, Talent Management as well as Learning & Development.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Functional Management**
- Implement the strategic objectives of the Human Capital Management function within all business units.
- Implement and attend to the day-to-day general Human Capital requirements of lines of business within area of control.
- Develop an understanding of the business and provide solutions tailor-made for business needs.
- Ensure that relevant projects are managed and implemented within set timeframes, and as per the project scope and plan, and track and report on the project status.
- Adhere to sound project management principles such as analysis, scope, risk mitigation, change management, and project learnings.
- Provide guidance to line management and employees and implement sound employee relations initiatives and practices, within scope of control.
- Compile monthly reports on Human Capital metrics and challenges with area of responsibility.
- Ensure data integrity in administration of processes and documents.
- Attend to any delegated matter falling within the scope of responsibility.
- Drive and implement change management and employee relations processes and plans within the area of responsibility.
- Monitor trends and design specific Human Capital interventions to drive performance optimisation.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the human capital value proposition and remuneration principles and philosophy and implement accordingly within scope of control
- Conduct internal remuneration parities and administer compensation changes in collaboration with the Specialist: Compensation and Benefits.
- Prepare workforce plans in line with business objectives.
- Drive and implement the performance management process within own area of responsibility and ensure that business units comply with performance management protocols and standards.
- Facilitate workshops to line management on sound human capital practices (e.g., performance management process, talent management, etc.)
- Drive talent management initiatives within area of responsibility
- Facilitate moderation or calibration sessions to ensure the integrity of the performance management system.
- Conduct quality assurance checks and prepare reports on performance contracts.
- Conduct job analysis, design job profiles and perform job evaluation in collaboration with the Specialist: OD & Change Management
- Review job specifications in line with the job profile and compile relevant advertisement for recruitment, using relevant and appropriate recruitment platforms.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process through scanning, shortlisting, interviewing, placement, etc.
- Ensure the effective on-boarding of new employees within area of responsibility.
- Ensure compliance with all legislation underpinning recruitment such as the Employment Equity Act and recruitment policy.

**Risk and Compliance Management**
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
- Provide input and review Human Capital policies and procedures as required.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agr