HR Business Partner at British American Tobacco

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Support the Sr. HRBP, Operations in the People Agenda full implementation strategically aligned to Sub Saharan Africa ambition.
• Handle key HR activities which included talent acquisition, on-boarding, talent development initiatives, performance management per defined KPIs.
• Act as a link between functional needs and HR centres of expertise (Rewards, Organisation efficiency, Talent and Employee Services/Payroll) to ensure on-time-in-full-service level and support
• Provide proper guidance and advice to line managers and employees as the custodian of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist leaders in identifying, refining, and documenting complex HR needs and requests, when required
• Understand company’s HR policies / compensation frameworks, to properly assist in any reward interventions
• Support the team in leading change at the functional level, assessing the impact of business decisions on people, and supporting the desired employer brand and culture
• Provide insights, recommendations for employee engagement and wellness initiatives, as well guarantee execution and post-implementation reviews
• Support South Africa Operations in deploying IWS ORG Pillar (Integrated work system methodology), ensuring that the people agenda is aligned to improving manufacturing reliability, reducing costs and effectively elevating productivity (zero loss mentality)
• Support with Employee relations matters (as well as any needed Union engagement) such as disability cases, disciplinary and grievances as well as any important people matters.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or other related field
• 6-8 years’ demonstrable experience as a Business Partner and/or HR Generalist of which 2-3 years have been at managerial level.
• FMCG/Manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience in Talent (and/or Culture/Leadership) is a differential as there’s an underlying need in Operations to accelerate a robust Talent/engagement agenda
• Industrial and Employee Relations experience as well as sound knowledge of employment Laws and Legislation
• Able to understand and articulate business goals and recommend tailored approaches, policies, and procedures
• Capability of turning data into insights into actions which can contribute to the business
• Problem solving ability and critical thinking
• Experience of partnering and supporting employees and managers
• Advanced English, both written and spoken
• Fast learner and adaptability in fast-paced environments

BENEFICIAL

• Post Graduate HR Qualification
• Advanced Excel and Power Bi knowledg