Human Capital Business Partner - Durban at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 9 qualification in Human Resources Management or Organisational/Industrial Psychology
• At least 8 to 10 years’ demonstrable experience in all HR functions and understanding of HR value proposition strategies and processes.
• At least 5 to 8 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner in a medium to large organization
• At least 3 years’ experience in HR analytics and reporting
• Prior experience working with Senior Executives as an HR Business Partner or in an advisory role.
• Strong customer service orientation delivering HR services.
• Strong ethics and keeping HR information confidential.
• Strong communication, persuasive and listening skills at all levels.
• Experience and full understanding of all HR functions and best practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
• Competence and proficiency in Human Resources systems and MS Office.

Summary of Duties:

• Facilitate the implementation of talent retention strategies.
• Manage retention in accordance with policies, procedures, legal requirements, and time frames.
• Facilitate the talent attraction and selection process; and manage the termination process for exiting employees.
• Facilitate Learning and Development by providing support to learning and development programmes.
• Coordinate training needs identified in submitted Performance Development Plans.
• Train line management to conduct performance management, coach and mentor staff.
• Ensure all business units have performance management contracts.
• Facilitate periodical performance management capacitation, guidance on a needs basis.
• Review and analyse current legislation and regulations to determine and confirm the areas of compliance.
• Determine the areas of compliance, possible impact, and risks to the institution.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and develop appropriate action plans to address non-compliance.
• Coordinate Employee Relations.
• Proactively manage employee relations matters before they escalate into grievances.
• Provide project support in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements and within the allocated time frames.