HR Business Partner Africa, Irene, South Africa at United Nations

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay grades, and job evaluations
• Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys
• Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
• Manage annual salary reviews, bonuses, and incentive plans
• Design and administer employee benefits programs (healthcare, retirement, insurance, allowances etc.)
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, bonuses, increases, and deductions
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (e.g., PAYE, UIF, SDL etc Africa)
• Analyses trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructurings, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Data awareness, applying data and communicating data.
• Give advice and suggestions for culture-related initiatives, such as cultural transformation.
• Implement HRM interventions on employee wellness, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, or talent management.
• Work with management and personnel to solve conflicts and help facilitate positive employee relations, maintain a good working environment, build morale, and minimize unwanted turnover.
• Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies
• Workforce planning: Ensure the company’s workforce has the right size, shape, cost, and agility for the future
• Succession planning: Select and develop key talent to ensure there are talents to fill critical roles.
• Re-skilling and upskilling: Identify training needs and assist the L&D function in aligning training programs with business objectives
• Conduct weekly or bi-monthly meetings with business leaders and provide HR advice where necessary
• Be up-to-date on employment laws and regulations, as well as other legal requirements regarding people management, to help ensure compliance
• Provide guidance on the creation and implementation of HR processes and policies.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance or similar is required, (NQF Level 7)
• MBA or equivalent required (NQF Level 9)

Professional Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in commercial environment or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in compensation management role
• Financial Acumen: Proven ability to plan and manage budgets
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills