Business Partner, People and Performance at Exxaro Resources

Job Advert Summary

• Join Exxaro Resources as a Business Partner, People & Performance in Kriel, South Africa, within the dynamic Matla Coal Business Unit.
• This temporary HR position is crucial for operationalising our People Strategy and ensuring sustainable organisational capability by executing strategic workforce plans.
• You will play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining talent while working closely with line management, employees, and Unions.
• Utilise your expertise in compliance, governance, and employee relations to drive transformation initiatives and maintain a high-performance culture.
• Essential qualifications include a B-Degree in HR Management and relevant operational experience.
• At Exxaro, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity, and a strong commitment to safety.
• Become part of a team that is passionate about quality, excellence, and driving impactful change.
• Join us and take your career to the next level with one of South Africa's leading resources companies.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (Essential/Minimum)
• Certification in First Line Management (Essential/Minimum)
• Certification in Labour Relations Development Program (Recommended/Desirable)
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in People and Performance operations or a related field (Essential/Minimum)
• Proven expertise in compliance, governance, and employee relations
• Proficiency in implementing strategic workforce plans and high-performance culture initiatives
• Strong relationship management skills with line management, employees, and unions
• Experience in managing and optimising internal business processes and talent management
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix structure
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in Human Resources Management and decision-making
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Human Resource strategies, policies, and governance for the assigned area, while adhering to legal and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with line management to develop and execute strategic workforce and talent management plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to facilitate effective employee relations and performance management.
• Manage and oversee the recruitment processes, ensuring adherence to critical compliance issues and best practices.
• Advise and coach employees and line management on employee relations and compliance with legislative requirements, including transformation plans and ER policies.
• Partner with line management to identify and address cost inefficiencies related to workforce management, offering solutions to optimise resource allocation and budget control.
• Support and implement change management initiatives to instill a high-performance culture and enhance organisational capability.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of master data to support HR decision-making processes and compliance reporting.
• Participate in the design and management of internal business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of P&P service delivery.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment by adhering to Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies and encouraging a culture of safety among staff.