Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Position: Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Location: Lynwood, Pretoria

Do you put the HUMAN in Human Resources? Are you well versed in ways the workforce engages with an organisation? Are you ready to rewrite the rules of the world of human capital… driven by doing things differently and standing out? Raise your hand if that’s you because WE’RE HIRING!

It’s our mission to unleash the potential in our team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and each individual feels that they belong. That’s why we want you to join us in the capacity of HR Business Partner. This role plays an integral part in our team, as you will be running with all the HR business support for a group of entrepreneurial companies.

So, who are we and why would you want to join us?

We are a young, energetic, and passionate group of companies working in different industries, all focused on becoming market leaders in our fields. Our fast-paced environment will positively challenge you and keep you engaged as you navigate through changing priorities and varying demands. We work smart, we work hard, but we have fun doing it!

Companies in our group include:

1. LNDR – a lending solutions provider
2. Aluma Capital – Asset and Fund Manager
3. Cryosave – A bank for newborn stem cells
4. APS – an outsourced call centre management company

What can we offer you?

Some of our benefits include:

1. Modern fit-for-purpose people practices.
2. Entrepreneurial spirit supporting new ideas and initiatives.
3. Working in a state-of-the-art tech building that includes access to an on-site gym to help you grow your fitness as much as you do your brain.
4. Two on-site restaurants that will have you inhaling aromas of mouth-watering lunchtime dishes, and freshly brewed coffee. At Fintech campus that’s just a part of the rhythm of the day.

Great, so who would be a good fit?

We are looking for a Human Resource professional to provide people practices, strategic and HR business support to the entire group of companies. This person will bring our employee value proposition to life and be the custodian of our employee experience. This role is ideal for someone who questions traditional HR practices and challenges the status quo of how we engage with our people. Someone who embraces different thinking, researches new HR trends and structures approaches that work with the organisation. We want you to deliver HR practices that help business to accomplish their strategy.

You may be wondering, what would such a fantastic individual’s duties include?

1. Implement the group people strategy - this is the core of the role, focusing on employee experience, staff retention, and continuously reinventing the employee experience.
2. The custodian of the company culture through the institution of rituals in support of our values and behaviours that support what we stand for.
3. Understand our employees through interaction and regular feedback sessions with management and staff. Only once we know our employees will we be able to engage with them.
4. Develop and execute an employee wellness program that keeps the employee at the center, while at the same time looking after what is best for business.
5. Focus on employee engagement by keeping their development front of mind and keeping them in the know of what is happening in their world at work.
6. Ensure queries, complaints, and issues are addressed and dealt with, and that our employees always feel they have HR support.
7. Support and consult with management on all things people and provide daily HR guidance. A consistent approach will ensure a standard and fair employee experience.
8. Provide expert HR advice regarding policies and labour law, ensuring we maintain a healthy relationship between staff and the company.
9. Ensure we cross the T's and dot the I's through execution of all HR admin tasks according to the processes and checklists that govern the way we work with our people.
10. Manage our risk by checking we do what we should to operate with what the state and the law dictate.
11. Compile and present the monthly MANCO report, so business is always in the loop when it comes to HR outputs.
12. Manage the HR operations and its team to ensure smooth execution of daily tasks.
13. Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

Are there any specific skills and attributes required?

1. A real people person who has mastered the art of listening and responding with empathy.
2. Someone who has a caring attitude with inherent compassion who offers sympathy and practices sensitivity in delicate matters.
3. A true mediator who can find creative mutually beneficial solutions, and if there is none, deliver the message with humanity.
4. An effective communicator, who can interact with all types of people, both written and verbal.
5. Has an unwavering attention to detail.
6. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
7. Manages self to ensure deadlines are met.
8. Ability to handle conflict in a way that will ensure a positive outcome.
9. Develop and maintain solid relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
10. Conveys a positive attitude even in difficult circumstances.
11. Takes responsibility for the role and takes initiative.
12. Cultural fit for a fast-moving and high-performance, but also informal and non-hierarchical organisation.

So now you’re really excited and want to know what’s next. Well, take a look at the below requirements and if you meet them; apply, apply, apply:

1. Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or a similar field.
2. Knowledge of Industrial Relations and Labour Legislation.
3. 3+ years’ experience in relevant roles that include HR functions and best practices.
4. At least 1 - 2 years' Management experience.
5. Proven excellence in your previous endeavours.