Human Capital Business Partner (4 Months Fixed Term Contract) at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Social Science or a related field (NQF Level 7)
• South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) registration is preferred
• 8 years relevant work experience in human resources
• 4 years specialist experience
• Proven track record in driving and implementing generalised human capital business partnering initiatives within a  corporate environment
• Must have experience in Employee Relations, Recruitment & Selection, Performance Management, Change Management, Talent Management as well as Learning & Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functional Management

• Implement the strategic objectives of the Human Capital Management function within all business units.
• Implement and attend to the day-to-day general Human Capital requirements of lines of business within area of control.
• Develop an understanding of the business and provide solutions tailor-made for business needs.
• Ensure that relevant projects are managed and implemented within set timeframes, and as per the project scope and plan, and track and report on the project status.
• Adhere to sound project management principles such as analysis, scope, risk mitigation, change management, and project learnings.
• Provide guidance to line management and employees and implement sound employee relations initiatives and practices, within scope of control.
• Compile monthly reports on Human Capital metrics and challenges with area of responsibility.
• Ensure data integrity in administration of processes and documents.
• Attend to any delegated matter falling within the scope of responsibility.
• Drive and implement change management and employee relations processes and plans within the area of responsibility.
• Monitor trends and design specific Human Capital interventions to drive performance optimisation.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the human capital value proposition and remuneration principles and philosophy and implement accordingly within scope of control
• Conduct internal remuneration parities and administer compensation changes in collaboration with the Specialist: Compensation and Benefits.
• Prepare workforce plans in line with business objectives.
• Drive and implement the performance management process within own area of responsibility and ensure that business units comply with performance management protocols and standards.
• Facilitate workshops to line management on sound human capital practices (e.g., performance management process, talent management, etc.)
• Drive talent management initiatives within area of responsibility
• Facilitate moderation or calibration sessions to ensure the integrity of the performance management system.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and prepare reports on performance contracts.
• Conduct job analysis, design job profiles and perform job evaluation in collaboration with the Specialist: OD & Change Management
• Review job specifications in line with the job profile and compile relevant advertisement for recruitment, using relevant and appropriate recruitment platforms.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process through scanning, shortlisting, interviewing, placement, etc.
• Compile and submit offer and regret letters based on selected candidates and explain offer letter remuneration practices to candidates.
• Ensure the effective on-boarding of new employees within area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with all legislation underpinning recruitment such as the Employment Equity Act and recruitment policy.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks.
• Provide input and review Human Capital policies and procedures as required.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with ISO and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.

Stakeholder Management 

• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.
• Provide general human capital subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external relationships  to ensure that best practices are implemented across the organisation.