318 Hr Consultant jobs in South Africa
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We're Hiring: HR Business Partner
Department: Human Resources
Working Hours: 3pm – 01am
Reports to: Head of HR
We're looking for an experienced
HR Business Partner
to join our team This role is all about partnering with Operations and Business Excellence Functions to drive HR strategies, deliver people solutions, and build a high-performance, engaged workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on HR strategy, change management & organisational design
- Drive employee relations, labour law compliance, and risk management
- Analyse HR trends, metrics & ratios to guide business decisions
- Manage attrition, absenteeism, engagement, and wellness initiatives
- Support talent management, succession planning & performance development
- Partner with recruitment to ensure strong hiring practices and diversity goals
- Manage IR processes including investigations, hearings, appeals & CCMA matters
- Lead and coach HR Consultants while embedding company culture & values
What We're Looking For:
- 5–7 years' HR/Management experience
(call centre exposure is a plus) - HR / Psychology / Business degree (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of labour legislation & HR best practice
- Excellent people management, coaching, and influencing skills
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in
Excel & PowerPoint - Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure
Why Join Us?
You'll play a key role in shaping our people strategy, building strong teams, and driving engagement across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced environment while growing your HR career.
Apply now to be part of our journey
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Brief description
We are seeking a seasoned HRBP to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will partner closely with leaders to drive strategic HR initiatives and ensure alignment with organisational goals. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our people strategy, fostering a positive culture and optimising HR processes. This will be achieved by providing end-to-end human resources (HR) services and developing strong relationship with the client departments, whilst interpreting business challenges into relevant HR interventions.
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Guide and facilitate strategic HR processes such as performance management, organisation development, talent management, leadership development, diversity, workforce planning and succession planning within client departments.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for roles at all levels, to attract and hire top talent.
- Guide and facilitate the end-to-end Performance Management (PM) process as well as provide training to client departments where necessary.
- Support the implementation of talent development plans to enhance capabilities and oversee succession planning to ensure a pipeline of future talent.
- Facilitate the job analysis and profiling process within functions of the client department, for the purpose of design or redesign of functional structures and jobs in line with organisational requirements.
- Provide guidance in relation to Rewards in line with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Facilitate Employee Relations (ER) matters of varying complexity to conclusion, pre-empt and mitigate related risk.
- Champion and apply change management principles in implementing HR interventions and foster a positive and inclusive organisational culture within the client departments.
- Facilitate the implementation of HR policies, processes and procedures, create awareness as needed, and ensure compliance thereof.
- Collaborate with leaders to understand their strategic objectives and challenges and develop and implement HR strategies that align these objectives.
- Ensure fair and consistent application of people management practices within client departments.
- Identify emerging HR trends and potential risks and advise on the potential impact on the business as well as provide input into action plans to address emergent issues.
- Gather relevant HR data, analyse it, and leverage insights to inform decision-making through reporting.
HR Business Partner
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W ABB pomagamy przemysłowi wyprzedzać konkurencję - działać sprawniej i ekologicznie. U nas postęp to standard – dla Ciebie, Twojego zespołu i całego świata. Jako globalny lider dajemy Ci to, czego potrzebujesz, by to osiągnąć. Nie zawsze będzie łatwo, rozwój wymaga determinacji. Ale w ABB nigdy nie będziesz działać sam. Zarządzaj tym, co porusza świat.
Stanowisko to podlega:
Local Division Manager
Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement people strategy through the execution of HR processes. Each day, you will provide HR support for a defined team or location, by partnering with respective managers. You will also showcase your expertise by representing HR in the business and establishing strong relationships with all business leaders and employees. Partners with respective managers to develop and implement people strategies. Coach, motivates, and develops talent to build an effective, capable, and high performing team. Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that the team (under scope) is properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Develops an in-depth understanding of the Sub-Saharan Africa cluster's unique business environment, regulatory landscape, and cultural dynamics to align HR strategies with local market conditions and organizational objectives.
- Partners closely with cluster leadership to drive HR initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, and talent development across South Africa and neighbouring markets.
- Takes ownership of delivering impactful HR solutions that address the cluster's specific challenges, including labour compliance, workforce diversity goals, employee engagement, learning and development, and strategic workforce planning.
- Leads effective communication and employee engagement strategies across diverse teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture aligned with both global standards and local expectations.
- Drives and facilitates change management programs tailored to the cluster's business priorities, encouraging agility, innovation, and continuous improvement within the workforce.
- Provides expert guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to development and retention ensuring HR processes are optimized for the cluster's needs and compliant with local labour laws and regulations.
- Acts as a trusted advisor to cluster leaders on workforce planning, talent management, performance management, and employee relations, supporting the development of a resilient and high-performing organization. Monitors HR metrics and labour market trends within the South Africa cluster to inform data-driven decision-making and enable proactive talent strategies.
You will join a talented and driven team, where you will be able to thrive and grow.
Qualifications for the Role- Represents HR in the business and establishes strong relationships with all business leaders and employee.
- Minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years working within a multinational environment.
- Degree in Human Resources or related qualifications.
- Ensures compliance with legislation, HR policies, and other compliance standards in all areas of responsibility.
- Ensures all employees understand the ABB safety and integrity standards and follow the same strictly.
- You are at ease communicating with various levels in the organization internally and cross functionally
We want you to bring your full self to work your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates an impact you can see and feel, every day.
BenefitsFrom well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.
More about usWe value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates in line with the company's employment equity targets.Doceniamy różnorodność doświadczeń. Czy to może być Twoja historia? Aplikuj już dziś lub odwiedź stronę , aby dowiedzieć się więcej o nas i poznać wpływ naszych rozwiązań na całym świecie.
HR Business Partner
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Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa's biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that's just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let's reach for the stars.
We have an amazing opportunity for an HR Business Partner to be based in Bryanston, Johannesburg. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
The HR Business Partner will manage the HR team in terms of day-to-day HR functions, as well as the implementation of strategic HR initiatives. These initiatives include enhanced recruitment practices, BEE change and transformation initiatives, and talent planning and development, amongst others. The role is responsible for performing a generalist HR function and ensuring that solid, basic transactional HR functions are managed in each region according to expected procedures and standards.
With Hollywoodbets You Will
Innovate
and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
Embrace
challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
Grow
with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.
You Bring
- Human Resources Management/ Supervisory experience.
- A valid manual driver's license.
A Bonus To Have
- Relevant HR qualifications.
What You'll Do For The Brand
- Actively partner with Department Managers to understand the HR value add to the business and to identify HR solutions and initiatives in line with business objectives.
- Manage the HR team. Work hand in hand with the HR team to ensure the successful implementation of HR initiatives across all divisions or departments.
- Ensure that standard recruitment and onboarding processes are followed. Enhance the recruitment processes nationally to ensure quality candidates for business consideration. Ensure a smooth employee orientation process. Be actively involved in the appointment of mid-management roles.
- Job management: Ensure that all team members have a good understanding of their functions and role expectations at all times. Ensure that a process is in place to discuss role expectations when a team member is promoted or changes position.
- Ensure that Performance Management is applied consistently. Ensure that the performance appraisal process is conducted timeously and in line with group practices.
- Talent Management: Roll out talent management initiatives and succession planning. Facilitate Individual Development Plans at appropriate levels and align these to the Training Department where required.
- Ensure standard Employee Relations management in line with Group processes.
- HRIS monitoring and reporting – HR metrics: Measure HR value add and report on HR metrics relevant to the business. Monitor employee exit trends, turnover, retention, disciplinary actions, etc., and provide value-added input to address trends.
- Employee Retention: Participate in the design, development, and implementation of innovative workforce retention programmes.
- Anticipate workforce needs based on turnover and growth factors and ensure a constant supply of quality candidates to minimise understaffing.
- Manage the off-boarding/termination process.
- Operations risk management related to HR functions: Close risk gaps by ensuring that family members are not employed in the same work environment; that pre-employment checks are consistently conducted; that annual criminal checks are completed; that polygraph tests are conducted at management level prior to appointment; that random polygraph checks are implemented; and that terminated employees are not re-employed.
- Employment Equity: Coordinate EE meeting details nationally.
- Design and propose recognition programmes for consideration.
- Conduct climate surveys where there is a need.
- Roll out values and ethics initiatives.
- Manage the long service process.
- Manage internship programmes in terms of appointments where required.
- Update company policies and procedures specific to the department and ensure the implementation of updates.
- Drive wellness, welfare, and health-related initiatives where required.
- Support ad hoc projects as needed.
What You'll Bring To The Team
- Results Driven: You consistently meet goals, uphold quality standards, and stay focused on achieving key business outcomes.
- Accountability: You take ownership, deliver results despite challenges, and actively correct and learn from mistakes.
- Reporting: You gather, verify, and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights that inform sound decision-making.
- Relationship Management: You build strong, professional relationships across all levels, using your networking and influencing skills effectively.
- Interview Skills: You apply best practice interviewing techniques to ensure the selection of high-quality candidates.
So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now
Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.
About Us
Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you're in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.
We're proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.
At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.
The opportunities here are endless. If you're driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there's no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team
HR Business Partner
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Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika. The successful incumbent will report to the Executive: Human Resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with line managers to understand business goals and provide HR solutions that enable performance and growth.
- Support workforce planning, talent acquisition, and resource deployment to meet business needs.
- Facilitate performance management processes, providing guidance to managers on goal-setting, performance reviews, and feedback.
- Support talent reviews, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
- Assist in identifying skills gaps and coordinating development programs with Learning & Development. Provide advice and support on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent practices in line with company policies and labor laws.
- Promote employee engagement by supporting initiatives that enhance workplace culture and retention.
- Act as a confidential advisor for employees and managers on HR-related issues.
- Manage all external disputes
- Support organizational design initiatives, job profiling, and role evaluations.
- Assist in implementing change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption.
- Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, engagement, etc.) and recommend interventions.
- Work with HR colleagues to roll out company-wide programs such as compensation reviews, wellness programs, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to labor legislation, health and safety requirements, and internal policies.
- Maintain accurate employee records and contribute to HR reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2–3 years in a business partner, HR generalist, or advisory role.
- Solid knowledge of HR policies, labor law, and employee relations best practices.
- Experience in talent management, organizational design, and change initiatives.
- Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategy with business priorities.
Competencies:
- Relationship Building
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to act with integrity, Professionalism, and confidentiality
- In-depth knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to navigate complex people challenges with practical solutions
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to take the initiative.
- Influencing skills
- comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Analytical thinking
- The ability to prioritise work and to work well under pressure
HR Business Partner
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We believe that there is power in connection. By helping businesses better relate to people out in the world, we make interactions and engagement more meaningful. We're entrepreneurs. We identify opportunities, build new solutions and continually look for new ways to do business better.
The HR Business Partner acts as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, providing HR guidance and solutions to drive business objectives. Owns HR operations delivery, ensuring people practices support employee engagement, performance and retention. This position is accountable for the development of HR policies and procedures.
Key roles and responsibilities
HR Strategic Alignment
- Participate in the provision of HR policy and procedure guidance and coaching.
- Execute HR projects across the company within specific timeframes.
- Act as a consultative business partner to the assigned stakeholder group by advising them of trends in HR practices, the labour market and general developments that could impact on the human resources in the business unit of responsibility.
- Support the provision of strategic advice and ongoing support on employee relations issues, dispute resolution and industrial advocacy including managing escalated or complex cases.
- Drive effective employee relations, retention, and rewards programs as advised by Manager.
- Implement strategies relating to the recruitment, development, engagement and provide general HR support of employees in responsibility and/or stakeholder group.
- Deal with employee relations issues within the assigned business unit.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Contribute to the provision of HR related advise across the generalist range of the role.
- Implement the company's people plans by working closely with internal stakeholders to develop a culture of responsibility and accountability for front line human resources management and embed a performance culture.
- Analyse complex trends and metrics in partnership with the relevant stakeholders to develop solutions, programs and policies.
- Working across multiple teams to ensure HR practices support their specific objectives.
Continuous Improvement and Risk Management
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve efficiency.
- Identify and address potential HR risks to protect the organization from legal and reputational harm.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant HR legislation
CCMA
- Track, prepare and attend CCMA cases for Comit Technology in CPT.
- Escalate complex matters to the ER officer or specialist for support.
- Ensure witnesses are identified and prepared, and that bundles are compiled timeously.
- Monitor potential ER risks and address them proactively to reduce the number of CCMA referrals.
- Provide advice to managers on corrective action steps to strengthen cases before escalation.
Compliance & Governance
- Coordinate and prepare for DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) audits, ensuring all required documentation (e.g., contracts, registers etc) are collated and shared.
- Act as the point of contact during audits, providing inspectors with access to requested files, employees and information.
- Support ongoing compliance by maintaining proper record-keeping.
Knowledge, skills, and attributes:
- Excellent ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Excellent knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organisational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and relevant employment laws.
- Assertive in approach coupled with confidence in area of expertise and the ability to facilitate business conversations.
- Maintains a clear and detailed knowledge of the industry trends, best practices, and labour legislation.
- Excellent ability to develop HR policies and procedures that meet company needs.
Education and training:
- Bachelor's degree in HR Management or similar qualification.
Experience:
- At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
- Experience in employee relations and CCMA case management.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment (e.g., BPO, contact centre, or similar industry) preferred.
HR Business Partner
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VACANCY: HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Location: Berlin
Primary Purpose Of The Role
The HR Business Partner will support management by driving key people practices, including personnel administration, manpower planning, recruitment, industrial relations, performance management, training and development, succession planning, and employee wellness initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate personnel administration processes.
- Facilitate employee onboarding, induction, and exit interviews.
- Manage performance appraisal processes.
- Handle IR matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Administer death and disability processes.
- Assess and facilitate training aligned with company needs.
- Lead HR-related projects and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
- Conduct HR-related audits and provide actionable feedback to management.
- Implement benchmarking and best practice initiatives.
Requirements
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of labour legislation: BCEA, EE, BBBEE, LRA, and Skills Development.
- Recruitment and selection expertise.
- Performance management processes.
- Experience conducting disciplinary and grievance hearings, and handling CCMA/DRC referrals.
- Training and development (needs analysis, planning, facilitation, and implementation).
- Succession planning.
- Proficiency in HR management software (Sage 300).
- Strong focus on employee wellness.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counselling skills.
- Skilled in report and proposal writing.
- Advanced computer literacy (MS Office).
- Strong presentation, administrative, team building, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective negotiation and time management abilities.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management (preferred).
- Advanced MS Office proficiency.
- Proficiency in Sage HR modules: People 300, Job Profile, Personnel Management, Employment Equity, and Performance Management.
- Minimum 5 years' HR experience.
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HR Business Partner
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Alrode
Onsite
Purpose of Role:
Partner with Factory, Warehouse, Logistics and Country leaders to build a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce. As the trusted HR expert, you'll simplify complexity, champion talent development, and influence business strategy - empowering teams across Africa to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What we offer:
At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package. Through our 'We are Weir' framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.
- Health & Wellbeing: As a global organisation there isn't one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing. We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them.
- Grow your Own Way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
- Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape a collaborative and compliant workplace. Lead the charge on employee and industrial relations - resolving grievances, guiding disciplinary processes, and fostering constructive union partnerships that build trust and drive performance.
- Build organisational capability that fuels growth. Champion succession planning, talent development, and strategic workforce initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and unlock business potential.
- Turn data into decisions. Deliver high-quality HR administration and reporting, using systems and analytics to surface insights that inform smarter, faster decision-making.
- Be the trusted voice of HR. Support operational leaders and frontline managers with clear, confident guidance - translating complex legislation into practical solutions and empowering teams to thrive.
- Embed a high performing HR function. Continuously improve HR delivery and employee touchpoints to enhance the employee experience and drive operational impact.
- Promote an exceptional place to work. Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous feedback through impactful performance conversations and leadership enablement.
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in human resources or an equivalent qualification, coupled with substantial generalist HR experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting
- Comprehensive understanding of South African labour legislation - including the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and Skills Development Act - and a proven track record of applying these effectively in operational environments
- Demonstrated expertise in managing union relationships and navigating complex employee relations within unionised workplaces.
- Proficiency in multiple African languages, enabling effective communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse regions.
- Experience supporting HR operations across African countries such as Ghana, Zambia, DRC, and Aldelia contracts with an understanding of regional labour dynamics and cross-border HR practices.
We are Weir
Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability – helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family. We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture. We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life
For additional information about what it's like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
HR Business Partner
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HR Business Partner
Alrode
Onsite
Purpose of Role: Partner with Factory, Warehouse, Logistics and Country leaders to build a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workforce. As the trusted HR expert, you'll simplify complexity, champion talent development, and influence business strategy - empowering teams across Africa to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What we offer: At Weir, we are proud to provide reward on a basis which is fair and attractive, including a competitive benefits package. Through our 'We are Weir' framework, we focus on the importance of our people and the contribution they make to our organisation.
- Health & Wellbeing: As a global organisation there isn't one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing. We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them.
- Grow your Own Way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
- Be You and Belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape a collaborative and compliant workplace. Lead the charge on employee and industrial relations - resolving grievances, guiding disciplinary processes, and fostering constructive union partnerships that build trust and drive performance.
- Build organisational capability that fuels growth. Champion succession planning, talent development, and strategic workforce initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and unlock business potential.
- Turn data into decisions. Deliver high-quality HR administration and reporting, using systems and analytics to surface insights that inform smarter, faster decision-making.
- Be the trusted voice of HR. Support operational leaders and frontline managers with clear, confident guidance - translating complex legislation into practical solutions and empowering teams to thrive.
- Embed a high performing HR function. Continuously improve HR delivery and employee touchpoints to enhance the employee experience and drive operational impact.
- Promote an exceptional place to work. Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous feedback through impactful performance conversations and leadership enablement.
- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in human resources or an equivalent qualification, coupled with substantial generalist HR experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting
- Comprehensive understanding of South African labour legislation - including the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and Skills Development Act - and a proven track record of applying these effectively in operational environments
- Demonstrated expertise in managing union relationships and navigating complex employee relations within unionised workplaces.
- Proficiency in multiple African languages, enabling effective communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse regions.
- Experience supporting HR operations across African countries such as Ghana, Zambia, DRC, and Aldelia contracts with an understanding of regional labour dynamics and cross-border HR practices.
We are Weir Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability – helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family. We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture. We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
HR Business Partner
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Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika. The successful incumbent will report to the Executive: Human Resources.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with line managers to understand business goals and provide HR solutions that enable performance and growth.
Support workforce planning, talent acquisition, and resource deployment to meet business needs.
Facilitate performance management processes, providing guidance to managers on goalsetting, performance reviews, and feedback.
Support talent reviews, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
Assist in identifying skills gaps and coordinating development programs with learning and development. Provide advice and support on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent practices in line with company policies and labor laws.
Promote employee engagement by supporting initiatives that enhance workplace culture and retention.
Act as a confidential advisor for employees and managers on HR-related issues.
Manage all external disputes
Support organizational design initiatives, job profiling, and role evaluations.
Assist in implementing change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption.
Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, engagement, etc.) and recommend interventions.
Work with HR colleagues to roll out company-wide programs such as compensation reviews, wellness programs, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
Ensure adherence to labor legislation, health and safety requirements, and internal policies.
Maintain accurate employee records and contribute to HR reporting.
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial psychology, business administration, orrelated field.
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2–3 years in a business partner, HR generalist, or advisory role.
Solid knowledge of HR policies, labor law, and employee relations best practices.
Experience in talent management, organizational design, and change initiatives.
Strong business acumen and ability to align people strategy with business priorities.
Competencies:
Relationship building
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
In-depth knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to navigate complex people challenges with practical solutions
Good verbal and written communication skills
The ability to take the initiative.
Influencing skills
comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Analytical thinking
The ability to prioritise work and to work well under pressure