Ehlanzeni: Human Resources Business Partner | Luxury Safari Lodge | Sabi Sands | Ss posted by Kendrick Recruitment

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our luxury safari lodge in Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for driving people operations, employee engagement, compliance, and organisational culture within our high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary HR contact for all employee relations and HR queries

• Partner with GM and HODs to build a high-performance, inclusive workplace culture

• Ensure consistent and positive employee experience across all departments

• Support organisational development and people strategy implementation

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection processes in line with legislation

• Oversee structured onboarding and induction programmes aligned to brand standards

• Support workforce planning and succession development initiatives

• Manage performance processes including KPIs, probation reviews, and appraisals

• Handle disciplinary procedures, grievances, and employee relations matters

• Support shop steward engagement and industrial relations processes where required

• Coach managers on fair labour practices and people management

• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives

• Support skills development, employment equity, and compliance tracking

• Facilitate internal talent development and succession planning

• Maintain HR records, contracts, and employee documentation

• Prepare payroll inputs and liaise with payroll providers

• Ensure compliance with BCEA, LRA, EE Act, and company policies

Requirements

Strong HR generalist and employee relations expertise

Excellent knowledge of South African labour legislation

Strong coaching and stakeholder management ability

High emotional intelligence and discretion

Strong organisational and administrative capability

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in HR / Industrial Psychology (NQF 6–7)

5 years’ HR experience, preferably within hospitality/luxury environments

Experience with HRIS systems (Sage / ESS advantageous)

Strong understanding of unionised environments

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Negotiable (DOE)