Senior Human Resource Business Partner - 4 Month Contract at EXL South Africa

Job Description

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Employee Relations
• Talent Management
• Leadership and Influence
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Project Management
• Results Orientation

Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to understand business priorities and translate these into effective people strategies.
• Provide strategic HR consultation on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
• Support leaders in creating and maintaining a culture that attracts, engages, develops, and retains high-performing talent.
• Drive the implementation of HR programs and initiatives aligned to business and organizational objectives.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation.
• Partner with leadership teams to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Support the resolution of complex employee issues through sound judgement and effective stakeholder management.
• Lead and support employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Compliance

• Monitor workforce trends and provide data-driven recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to applicable labour legislation, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation and record management.
• Maintain compliance with HR governance standards and reporting requirements.

HR Operations and Collaboration

• Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits, HR Shared Services, and Compliance teams to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Support onboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience for new hires.
• Provide oversight and support on HR projects and transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing HR service delivery and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology
• 5-10 years of relevant Human Resources experience, preferably within an HR Business Partnering environment.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders and managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations, talent management, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, consulting, and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.