Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on making a meaningful impact?
Do you enjoy partnering with leaders, influencing culture, and driving organisational effectiveness?
If you're ready to step into a high‑impact role where your expertise truly matters, this opportunity is for you!

Our client is looking to employ a Human Resources Business Partner (6 Month Contract) based in La Lucia, Durban

Employee Relations

• Provide expert guidance on misconduct, performance, incapacity, grievances and CCMA-related matters.
• Draft disciplinary documentation and ensure compliance with labour legislation.
• Offer support during disciplinary and grievance processes, including mediation.
• Represent the organisation at CCMA where required.

Talent, Performance & Succession

• Drive exit interviews and provide insights to reduce turnover.
• Support talent pipeline initiatives, workplace experience programmes, and career events.
• Coach managers on performance discussions and development planning.
• Lead performance improvement interventions and support succession planning.

Organisational Effectiveness & Employee Wellbeing

• Support culture and engagement initiatives, and analyse feedback surveys.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives, EAP support, trauma counselling, and employee benefits queries.
• Monitor sick leave trends and support disability and injury-on-duty processes.

Learning & Development

• Partner with L&D to identify training needs aligned to EE and succession goals.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Analyse HR metrics (turnover, exits, engagement) and propose action plans.
• Prepare accurate monthly HR reports and insights.

HR Governance, Administration & Projects

• Maintain accurate employee records and support HR systems.
• Assist payroll with new engagements.
• Coordinate HR meetings, events, and projects.
• Review and update HR policies.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.

• Matric is must!
• A Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management
• A postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Business Management is advantageous
• Professional registration or progress toward registration with SABPP, IPM etc is advantageous
• 4-6 years  progressive HR experience, including 2-3 years in an HRBP/generalist role.
• Strong ER experience, including disciplinary processes, grievances, incapacity, and CCMA exposure.
• Proven ability to partner with management to drive people solutions.
• Experience analysing HR data and supporting culture and engagement initiatives.