Human Capital Business Partner - KZN at Metropolitan

Role Purpose    

• Partner with business and leadership to develop and implement the Human Capital agenda that enables business objectives and goals.

Requirements    

• Bachelors degree in HR, Social or Behavioural Sciences or equivalent
• At least 5 years HR Business Partner or HR Advisory experience
• Knowledge of and experience in HR practices and legislation

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Engage and partner with business to understand their needs to develop and implement integrated tactical and operational people plans and HC solutions in response to business and people challenges.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, HC, COE’s and HC Enablement to develop and implement initiatives aimed at optimising and managing organisational design, organisational effectiveness, employee engagement and retention.
• Partner with HC teams to deliver effective, efficient, integrated and value-added HC solutions to business in line with business needs.
• Drive the implementation and adoption of various HC practices and processes using various tools such as facilitating sessions to educate employees and line managers on these practices.
• Promote efforts to measure employee satisfaction and climate within supported client groups and facilitate action planning to improve employee engagement and overall workplace culture.
• Advise, coach and support managers on the wide range of staff leadership activities, ranging from the design, implementation and leadership of change programmes.
• Identify training and development initiatives to address any learning or development challenges in line with business needs.
• Provide leadership, consultation and advice to business in the areas of workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, onboarding and performance management to align the needs of the business to the workforce.
• Support business in the implementation of people practices in line with People Strategies and the operational needs of the business.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practice to optimise service offering, ensure compliance and mitigate risk

Competencies    

• Business Acumen
• Client Commitment
• Drive for Results
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Impact and influence
• Self-awareness and Insight
• Diversity and Inclusiveness