People Business Partner

1 week ago

Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2fcbd1de-dafe-4d8a-95b6-54ddbd4161d4 Full time R1 200 000 - R1 400 000 per year
Role overview:

The People Business Partner plays a key role in supporting The People Team and business leaders to deliver effective people strategies that drive organizational success. This role acts as a trusted advisor to managers, ensuring HR policies and processes are consistently applied while promoting a positive workplace culture. The People Business Partner contributes to talent acquisition, workforce and succession planning, employee engagement, and learning and development initiatives. In addition, the role ensures compliance with Employment Equity, Skills Development, and BBBEE requirements, while maintaining accurate HR data and reporting to support decision-making and continuous improvement. This is a full time role and offers remote / hybrid work flexibility. Candidates must have access to a stable internet connection and their own laptop to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this role.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Support the HR team in the execution of HR strategies and initiatives across the business.

  • Collaborate with managers to implement HR policies and processes, including performance, probation, grievance, and disciplinary procedures.

  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR systems, tools, and procedures.
  • Assist in designing and executing recruitment and retention strategies in partnership with line management.
  • Provide support in workforce planning and succession planning processes.
  • Facilitate employee engagement initiatives and support a positive workplace culture.
  • Coordinate onboarding & offboarding processes and ensure smooth integration of new hires.
  • Administer learning and development initiatives, including accurate tracking and reporting.
  • Assist with the compilation of Employment Equity and Skills Development reports.
  • Support BBBEE-related initiatives and maintain accurate documentation for audit purposes.
  • Maintain HR data accuracy and contribute to reporting using HR metrics and analytics.
Requirements
  • National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years' experience as an HR Generalist or HRBP in a corporate or fast-paced environment.
  • Sound understanding of the full employee lifecycle.
  • Working knowledge of labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA) and HR best practices.
  • Exposure to performance management, employee engagement, and IR processes.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite/G-Suite.
  • Working knowledge of HR Information Systems (e.g., SAGE People, Workable, Workleap Officevibe or similar platforms).
  • Strong data management and reporting skills.
  • Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
  • Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build strong working relationships and provide high-quality HR support to internal clients.
  • Team player with a collaborative approach to achieving goals.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive improvements.
  • Strong sense of accountability and ownership in delivering HR services.
  • Continuous learner, open to personal and professional growth.

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