HR Business Partner

**Overview**:
Partner with the business to facilitate the alignment and integration of HR related strategies, processes and procedures to all Business units with in the Omnia Agriculture division.

Provide advice, solutions and services where required to optimise business efficiency.

**Qualifications**:

- Completed Tertiary qualification in HR and/or Industrial Psychology
- Qualification in Labour Law/Industrial Relations field would be advantageous

**Experience**:

- 7 - 10 years’ HR experience, of which 2 - 4 years in a Business Partnering role
- Experience of Handling disciplinary matter/hearing, grievances and third party referrals
- Involvement in the development of WSP/ATR and EE Plan
- Experience in the development, interpretation, and implementation of HR policies
- Extensive experience in the interpretation and implementation of labour legislation
- Knowledge of training and skills development principles and processes
- Payroll administration knowledge
- Experience in data analysis and statistical reporting

**Duties**:
**Talent Management & Acquisition**
Manage delivery on talent acquisition with the support of relevant Business Unit and HR support
Drive the talent management and succession planning process of the business
Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate talent management strategies aligned to the business strategy

**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 complex matters to managers and employees across the business on all HR related matters

**Analyse, interpret and conduct a trend analysis on HR data**
Monthly analysis and reporting on key HR trends and provide solutions as required
Provide input and metrics to relevant Divisional and Group functions

**Diversity management & Employment Equity**
Assist in developing EE plan per BU, implement actions, track and achieve milestones
Ensure execution of all diversity initiatives in line with the BU EE Plan

**Performance management**

Facilitate the implementation and maintainance of the performance management process (contracting, appraisals, reporting on trends, informal training)
Support line management with having the right conversations in terms of differentiating individual performance to business performance/objectives
Continuous education regarding the performance management process
Facilitate performance improvement processes for underperforming employees

**Culture and Engagement**
Facilitate and manage any change management interventions within business units
Ensure the effective facilitation of engagement survey in respect of completion rates and provide appropriate and strategic feedback to respective business units

**Learning and Development**
Facilitate discussions regarding work-related and employee development learning opportunities
Provide input and assistance in the placement of learners, graduates and apprentices as required by business units and in line with learning and development requirements
Ensure alignment of training interventions to the talent management and development requirements
Facilitate delivery on L&D needs through companywide programmes and putting interventions in place together with the L&D department
Pro-actively addressing training needs in consultation with relevant business unit managers and L&D department

**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
Deal with all appeals from disciplinary proceedings in line with the disciplinary code
Support the business with matters that have been referred externally for conciliation and arbitration

**Remuneration and Benefits**
Facilitate remuneration processes in BU’s including creating awareness of employee wellness offerings, job evaluation etc.

**Job Competencies**:
Ability to work under pressure, manage time and resources
Self-starter with the ability to hit the ground running
Project management skills
Tact and integrity
Effective relationship management skills across various levels within the business
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

**General**: