HR Business Partner

Role PurposeThe Human Resources Business Partner supports the HR function by handling recruitment, employee relations, payroll administration, and overall HR operations. The role acts as a trusted advisor to management on people related matters, providing sound guidance on employment legislation, employee relations, organisational effectiveness and people management practices. A key component of the position is to promote a fair, inclusive, ethical and high performance working environment while ensuring compliance with applicable labour legislation, company policies, governance requirements and HR best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic and operational HR business partnering, aligning people strategies with organisational objectives and business priorities.Collaborate with the talent acquisition team on recruitment selection, workforce planning, onboarding and employee integration.Oversee employee relations and industrial relations IR, including disciplinary processes, grievances, incapacity management, investigations, conflict resolution and labour dispute management.Champion employment equity, diversity, inclusion and transformation.Drive performance management, talent development, succession planning, career progression and employee retention initiatives.Collaborate with the Learning and Development team to identify organisational skills gaps and coordinate learning and development, leadership development and mandatory training programmesCoordinate remuneration, payroll inputs, employee benefits, headcount records and monthly payroll processes in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.Ensure effective HR operations, policy implementation, employee record management, reporting and continuous process improvement.Drive employee engagement, wellness, recognition, organisational culture and retention initiatives.Support organisational development, restructuring, transformation and change management initiatives..Advise and coach management on people management, employment practices, performance and HR-related matters.Ensure compliance with applicable South African labour legislation, Employment Equity requirements, HR governance standards and POPIA.Build effective relationships with employees, management, Head Office and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, responsive and effective HR service delivery.Qualification and ExperienceBachelorʼs degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 5 yearsʼ experience in Human Resources, including at least 2 years in an HRBP or similar role.Experience within the retail industry is highly desirable.Proven experience in talent management, employee relations, and HR strategy implementation.Comprehensive understanding of HR principles, practices, and procedures.Sound knowledge of labour legislation and HR best practices.Sound knowledge of labour laws and regulations.