Stellenbosch: HR Business Partner

This role plays a critical part in driving and supporting the implementation of HR strategies, policies, and initiatives that promote operational efficiency, workforce effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leadership teams to ensure that HR practices align with business goals, foster a high-performance culture, and enhance employee engagement across all levels of the organisation. In addition to the full HR lifecycle responsibilities, this role also includes payroll tasks and related compliance functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in compensation processes. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: 1. Human Resources: Partner with operational business units to understand strategic objectives and align HR delivery accordingly. Manage the full HR lifecycle Talent acquisition and recruitment . Onboarding and induction processes to ensure early employee engagement. Facilitation of offboarding processes, including exit interviews and analysis to inform retention strategies. Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, incapacity cases, and conflict resolution. Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and compliance with applicable labour legislation. Support succession planning and talent management initiatives Monitor, report, and analyse key HR metrics and trends to support strategic decision-making. Lead or contribute to change management and organisational development initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor to operational leadership, promoting sound people management. Ensure HR compliance and governance through effective documentation, audits, and statutory reporting. 2. Payroll Update salary list, schedule and payroll for new employees, resignations, on a monthly / weekly basis. Perform fortnightly / monthly payroll processes such as updating reports, checking and reconciling. Accurate and timeous submission of payroll reconciliations, queries and reports to the Group Financial Manager for payments and reporting purposes. Process and facilitate annual increase and bonus payments. Process other financial compensations or deductions (casuals, staff loans, commissions etc.). Handle payroll related queries (SARS queries, leave and salary administration queries etc.). Leave management. SARS EMP501 bi-annual and annual submissions. Maintaining accurate payroll and employee records by ensuring all documents are filed timeously. Pension fund, provident fund and medical insurance schedule administration. Quarterly STATSSA reporting. Qualification: Bachelors Degree in one of the following fields: Human Resources Management, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Business Administration (with HR as a major) Relevant legislation i.e. BCEA, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Workmans Compensation Act, Skills Development Act