Job Description
The HR Business Partner ( HRBP) partners with senior leaders and business units to design and deliver people strategies that drive business performance. This role combines organisation design, talent management, line enablement, employee relations, change leadership and workforce planning with data-driven HR insight to enable commercial outcomes and a high-performing, engaged workforce.
Job Industry
Human Resource Management
Job Salary Currency
SARJob Salary Fixed
NoKey Deliverables
Operational Efficiency:
- Organisation design & change management: Lead workforce planning, organisational design, restructuring and change initiatives. Advise on governance, communication and transition activities to minimise business disruption.
- Talent & succession management: Drive talent identification, succession planning and leadership development for key roles. Partner with managers to build bench strength and retention strategies.
- Performance & reward: Support implementation of performance management, recognition programmes and reward frameworks that align with business goals.
- Employee relations & compliance: Oversee complex employee relations cases, disciplinary and grievance processes and ensure compliance with local labour law and company policy.
- Recruitment & workforce acquisition: Work with talent acquisition to define critical hires, hiring strategies and time-to-fill targets for the business.
- Learning & development: Identify capability gaps and partner with L&D to design targeted development and leadership programmes.
- HR analytics & reporting: Use HR metrics and analysis (turnover, engagement, diversity, headcount, productivity) to shape decisions and provide clear insight to business leaders.
- HR policies & governance: Implement and interpret HR policy, ensuring consistent application and advising on policy evolution.
- Projects & transformation: Lead or contribute to cross-functional HR projects (digital HR, process improvement, employer brand).
- Coaching & development: Coach managers and leaders on effective people practices & leadership behaviours.
Professional Qualifications
| Industry | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Human Resource Management | Professional Qualification and Certifications: Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related field Post Graduate Degree or studies in related field is preferred Work Experience: 7+ years of HR business partner experience or similar strategic HR role Professional HR qualification ( SHRM, SABPP or equivalent) Broad experience across organisation design, employee relations, talent management and organizational change Demonstrable track record partnering with senior leaders and influencing at senior levels Strong knowledge of local labour law and regulatory requirements for the operating location Proven experience with HRIS and data analytics tools (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Power BI, Microsoft tools) Experience in a complex, matrixed or fast-paced environment (preferred) Knowledge and skills: Strategic thinker with commercial acumen Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent coaching and interpersonal skills High level of emotional intelligence, resilience and confidentiality Results-oriented, pragmatic and solutions-focused Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insight Ability to prioritise and manage multiple concurrent initiatives Desirable: Industry HR experience relevant to the business unit (e.g., Refinery, mining, logistics, manufacturing) |
Application Process
Close Date
05/05/2026