Pretoria: Human Resources Business Partner posted by Profile Personnel

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Resources Business Partner to oversee the full HR function at our factory. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and organizational skills, capable of aligning HR initiatives with both headquarters policies and local labor regulations, while supporting the factory’s long-term development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and approval processes in line with factory strategy, headquarters requirements, and local regulations.
• Design and execute annual HR development plans.
• Define job roles, organizational structures, and career development pathways.
• Prepare annual staffing budgets and recruitment plans.
• Manage talent pipelines and oversee recruitment, promotion, and evaluation processes.
• Oversee employee attendance, overtime compliance, and leave processes.
• Support payroll, benefits distribution, and bonus allocation in collaboration with management and headquarters.
• Ensure alignment with local labor and compensation regulations.
• Implement performance evaluation frameworks in line with headquarters policies.
• Guide managers in setting employee goals, conducting evaluations, and providing feedback.
• Continuously enhance performance management systems to drive results.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, exits, and personnel recordkeeping.
• Build strong labor relations and serve as liaison with employees, unions, and government bodies.
• Lead employee satisfaction surveys, implement improvement measures, and manage employee-related public relations matters.
• Design and execute annual and monthly training plans.
• Organize corporate culture initiatives and factory-level events.
• Manage training budgets, resources, and internal trainers.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in a similar HR role, preferably within a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Skills & Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of HR systems, labor law, and compliance.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication, coordination, and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint) with strong presentation abilities.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.