Human Resources Business Partner

dis-chem pharmacies’ in midrand has an opportunity available for a human resource business partner to join the team. The main purpose of this role will be to deliver integrated, value‑adding people & culture partnership across the assigned function (s). Provides management and employee support, drives people initiatives, and ensures operational p&c delivery that aligns with business priorities. The individual is a trusted advisor to line management, enabling a high-performance culture, supporting workforce readiness, and embedding dis-chem's people strategy and culture framework (formula for success).

essential:

• grade
  12/matric
• bachelor'sdegreeinhumanresourcesorindustrialpsychology
• 4-6yearshrgeneralistorhrbpexperience,preferablyinretail,logistics,orhealthcaresettings
• exposuretotransformation,skillsdevelopment,andequitylegislation(ee,bbbee,sd)
• strongworkingknowledgeofsalabourlegislationandhrcompliancepractices

advantageous:

• honoursdegreeinhumanresourcesorindustrialpsychology
• knowledgeofhrissystems(e.g.,sap,oracle,successfactors)

• serveasastrategicpartnertoservicefunctionsandmanagersbyadvisingonp&csolutionsalignedwithhealthcareobjectives.
• translatebusinessneedsintopeopleplansthatsupportoperationaldelivery,compliance,and workforceoptimisation.
• provideday-to-daysupportonperformance,conduct,talentmovement,andgeneralp&cadvisor.

• ensureconsistentapplicationofdis-chem’spoliciesandlabourlegislation(bcea,lra,popia).
• managedisciplinary,grievance,andcounsellingmattersincollaborationwiththecentralerfunction.
• supportandcoachlinemanagersinmanagingfairandconstructiveemployeerelations.

• partnerwithtalentacquisitiontoforecast,plan,andfulfilstaffingneedsforvariousworkingstructures and schedules.
• supporthiringdecisionsalignedtobusinessneeds,skillspipelines,andemployentequitygoals.
• ensureseamlessonboardingandculturalintegrationofnewhires.

• facilitateperformancemanagementprocesses,includinggoalsetting,reviews,andimprovementplans.
• coachlinemanagersonperformanceconversations,development plans,andretentionstrategies.
• identify high-potentialtalentandfeedintosuccessionplanninginitiatives.

• partnerwithl&dtoensureteammembersattendrequiredfunctional,technical,compliance, professional,orleadershiptraining.
• supportlearningpathwaysforemployeesandmanagementteams.

• embedthe“formulaforsuccess”byfacilitatingawarenesssessions,rolemodellingdesiredbehaviours,andreinforcingculturedrivers.
• supporttransformationandeeinitiativesatsitelevel,includingmonitoringoftargetsand representationmetrics.
• driveemployeeengagementthroughfeedbackmechanisms(surveys,forums) andlocalised interventions.

• supportfunctionalworkforceplanning(scheduling,headcounttracking,leavetrends).
• ensureaccuratepeopleprocessadministration(contracts,terminations,transfers) and employee lifecycle dataintegrity.
• leveragepeopleanalyticstoprovideinsightsonturnover,absenteeism,andproductivitytobusiness leaders.

• strongworkingknowledgeofsalabourlegislationandhrcompliancepractices.
• understandscorporate/retail/logisticsbusinessdynamicsandalignspeoplepractices accordingly.
• resilience&agility.
• relation shipbuilding.
• competenceacrosshrlifecycle–er,talent,learning,compliance,analytics.
• self-management skills.
• executionfocus.
• cultureambassador

• southafricancitizen
• mie,clearcriminalandcredit
• driver’slicenseand/orownreliabletransport
• occasionaltraveling

• market-relatedsalary
• medical aid
• providentfund
• staffaccount

onlysuccessfulapplicantswillbecontacted.ifyouhaven`tbeencontactedwithintwoweeksaftertheclosingdateconsideryourapplicationasunsuccessful.

dis-chem pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-chem’s approved employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to dis-chem’s employment equity & transformation strategy. Dis-chem actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.