Bedfordview: People Partner

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially astute People Partner to translate business strategy into impactful people and culture initiatives at an executive level. This role combines strategic partnership with operational excellence, requiring a trusted advisor to senior leaders who can enable high-performing teams, strengthen organisational capability, and embed a robust performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executives and business leaders to translate organisational strategy into people strategy.
• Provide input into business planning, workforce planning, and organisational design.
• Lead and embed talent management practices including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and critical skills development.
• Drive organisational development, culture, and change initiatives.
• Coach and support leaders on performance, engagement, and employee relations matters.
• Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant people practices.
• Lead workforce planning processes and apply people analytics to inform decision-making.
• Monitor key people metrics and identify trends and risks.
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships and ensure high-quality HR service delivery in partnership with HR specialists.
• Support transformation and new ways of working through practical, business-aligned interventions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR, Organisational Development, or Leadership (advantageous).
• Professional HR accreditation such as SABPP or SHRM (preferred).
• 8–10 years’ HR experience, including 4–5 years in a senior HR Business Partner or strategic HR role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership teams.
• Proven track record in organisational change, performance management, and talent management.
• Strong understanding of labour law and employee relations within the South African context.

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned in original description.