HR Business Partner at Hollywoodbets

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Apply Before 10/16/2025