Human Resources Business Partner at Yuppiechef

What your role looks like

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that our People decisions and practices are aligned to our values, policies and procedures across the division. 
• Driving employee engagement and HR strategies across the division that ensure a positive employee experience and talent development. 
• Expanding the ability of our brand to be loved by both customer and employee alike. 

Who you are

• You have 5-8 years experience as an HR Business Partner or related role, partnering at a management level, and are comfortable within environments that are marked by rapid growth and expansion. 
• You are astute in Labour Law, employee policies and procedures, and have a proven track record of being a trusted guide, supporter and advisor to management and employees in driving employee relations.  
• You are both strong and empathetic and able to respond to change effectively while holding accountability for process and structure where needed. 
• You have built your career in industries and experiences that are marked by rapid growth and change, and have thrived in these environments.

What you will be responsible for

• Partner with management and employees on employee relation matters, performance concerns, and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage and facilitate CCMA cases, ensuring compliance with labour laws and company policies.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures where necessary.
• Monitor HR practices to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Facilitate the preparation of new hire contract packs and partner with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Drive and support Employment Equity plans, initiatives and reporting as well as COIDA and SDA reporting and submissions.
• Support employee engagement strategies and initiatives that drive a positive employee experience.

What experience and skills you need for the role

We would like you to have had rich and varied experiences including:

• Career experiences that demonstrate your strategic business understanding and procedural knowledge of employee relations, policies and compliance
• Ability to build relationships and partner with management to successfully drive employee engagement, policies and processes across the division.
• Thorough understanding of Labour Legislation and HR Operations 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Empirical knowledge of employee life-cycle strategies 

The suitable candidate should have supplemented life experience with a:

• Degree in Human Resource Management/Industrial Psychology or other relevant degrees
• Postgraduate, business-related degree would be advantageous

You would describe yourself as 

• Highly proficient in employee relations and South African labour law
• A confident and inclusive communicator 
• A team-focused, empathetic leader
• Emotionally resilient
• Having strong EQ 
• A proactive forward thinker 
• Passionate about seeing people grow and thrive