HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER IN SOUTH AFRICA

OVERVIEW OF ROLE Reporting to the Head of Organisational Effectiveness, this role is responsible for all human resource activities for specific business units. Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation. Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.    Key Roles: ·    HR Consulting to business areas; ·    Recruitment and Selection; ·    Training (Needs identification, Co-ordination & Delivery); ·    Performance Consulting; ·    Disciplinary Advising and implementation; ·    Organisational Development ·    Employee Wellbeing     PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for full range of human resource activities to include talent management, benefits, administration, employee relations and training and development. Recruitment & Selection: ·         Attract and retain best-fit talent ·         Interview job applicants; review application/resume; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's job fit. ·         Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources. ·         Prepare and maintain job documentation, and job evaluations Employee Relations & Discipline: ·          Work with management to resolve employee relations and disciplinary issues. ·          Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries. ·          Perform specific research/investigation into operational issues, as requested. ·          Provide first-line counselling support to individuals in need. Performance Consulting ·         Identify, and work with managers to identify performance issues, including root cause ·         Develop and implement performance enhancement initiatives; utilize existing resources effectively (e.g. QA, training, peer-coaching) ·         Follow-up and monitor progress Training & Development: ·          Identify training needs ·          Recommend, develop, schedule and deliver training and development courses. ·          Develop and Drive induction programmes. Organisation Development ·         Identify OD issues – including team and individual issues e.g. performance, cultural, communication, leadership ·         Monitor and provide feedback on any dysfunctional behaviour or business practices ·         Develop or source appropriate interventions to monitor, improve organisation/team or individual effectiveness   REQUIREMENTS ·          Confidentiality and high levels of personal integrity a must. ·          The successful candidate must have strong operational skills and be naturally inclined to take a hands on approach to their role and to be involved in many aspects of HR ·          Good interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with all levels. ·          Excellent communicator, with both verbal and written communication skills. ·          An organised individual with the ability to plan and prioritise. ·          Highly detailed with strong problem solving and decision making skills ·          The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines ·          Strong commitment to providing exceptional service ·          Knowledge of technology or marketing and customer relations industry a plus. ·          Knowledge of  all relevant legislation (LRA, SDA, EEA, BCEA, OHSA) and stakeholders that impact on HR and training and development ·          Non negotiable - A relevant formal qualification or equivalent appropriate HR generalist degree. Preference will be given to candidates with either psychology or organisational psychology qualifications.