PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• This role is responsible for proactively leading all aspects of tactical HR support for managers and employees within the designated country.
• The HR BP will also support the National HR Manager on identifying and executing initiatives that will enable business performance i.e. talent management, engagement and performance.
• The HR BP will partner directly with functional business teams and be proactive in working with managers to maximise people performance.
• The HR BP understands the business beyond the HR function and influences the overall organisation to ensure superior operations and business outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partner

• Works as a partner for People Managers, to give input, influence direction, and challenge plans with the goal to achieve and exceed business targets. Support on any people related plans, managing the impact and change implications.
• Provide insight and data analysis on people related measures to guide and develop key people focus areas for the business
• Support and advise on the implementation of Global HR Tools
• Use data insights and analytic tools to provide HR input for the business planning process.
• Demonstrate and track progress of HR people initiatives, key market trends observed, and implement solutions to support the business in its goals.

Recruitment

• Ensure a first-class recruitment and selection process experience for both candidates and People Managers, by owning, and ensuring accurate information for the recruitment process, resulting in targeted and quality recruitment
• Partner with People Manager's to drive efficient Recruitment process through fully trained Managers on end-to-end process
• Managing the internal, external and company HQ stakeholders in the process, through effective communication
• Ensure functional expertise in Talent Acquisition, cultivating pipelines aligned to digital / technology, and ensure targeted approach to passive candidates
• Conduct professional Performance / Strengths based interviews (utilise Case Studies, Candidate Testing & Reference Tests)
• Keeping abreast of market research trends and beverage industry dynamics, impacting on recruitment & reporting to National HR Manager to develop targeted initiatives
• Manage the full Comp & Benefits (Offer process) with Hiring Manager, candidate and Global C&B

Talent Management & Development

• Collaborate with People Managers to identify opportunities for talent needs. Based on this, determine, source and arrange the relevant training intervention suited
• Support the implementation of global training initiatives and tools, e.g. People Management Program, Strengths Workshops
• Provide regional trainings aligned with the international offerings.
• Manage and track quality and SMART performance goals on Amplify tool at start, mid-year and year-end process
• Onboarding of new joiners and on-going support promoting tool

Compensation and Benefits

• Coach managers on the company’s Compensation philosophy and drive managerial empowerment through educated decisions
• Pro-actively provides information and insights on market data to support talent attraction and retention and identifies solutions to issues that may occur
• Help manage the annual salary and benefits review and administration process in conjunction with the HR Manager
• Ensures C&B practices comply with global guidelines and directives.
• ECM Training
• Budgeting
• Market Alignments
• Promotions
• Company Car Policy

Employee Relations

• Managing employment relations cases to provide a pragmatic solution for both the employee and business
• Support Line Managers with IR and performance related matters through advising and providing solutions. Ensure proper record-keeping and mitigate risk by ensuring all processes are aligned to legislation
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and manage compliance within the relevant framework
• Ensures that HR polices are communicated in timely manner in line with local requirements.

 

Onboarding and Offboarding Management

• Managing full process and stakeholder management
• Drive Probation Management with People Managers through on-going engagement and educating on the Policies to ensure adherence
• Relocation Management – source local vendor for local relocations to assist with full relocation offering.
• Company’s College – support end to end process to ensure efficiency.
• Budget Management – invoice approvals ensure proper coding, budget planning for FRE/SRE/BP

EXPERIENCE (Proven Performance In)

• Related Degree or HR qualification preferred (Bachelor’s Degree HR / Org Psychology / BCom HR)
• 3+ years Business Partner experience working closely with multiple stakeholders (FMCG, multinational environment advantageous)
• Proven success in executing HR strategy at a national level and devising HR initiatives that will drive business objectives (i.e., growth)
• Experience in briefing and working with external partners for recruitment and development.
• Above average Systems knowledge including Microsoft and SAP (or relevant HRIS system) advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including presentation and training skills.
• Team player who has experience in facilitating cross-functional collaborations
• High level of flexibility and agility, able to cope with setbacks or change in direction.
• Ability to multitask and deal with conflicting priorities through strong organisation and planning skills.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail

Summary of Skills

• Proven track record of 3 years with recruitment and IR experience
• Bachelor’s Degree HR / Org Psychology / BCom HR preferred.
• Experience in all round generalist HRBP advantageous
• Experience with managing payroll input to provide or inhouse payroll, headcount planning on HRIS.
• Experience working with all local government statutory benefits, WSP/ATR, COID, SARS Tax submissions.
• Work with SAP & SAGE Payroll
• MS Office packages
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships.
• Presentation skills - demonstrate great presentation skills that provide highly relevant & commercially viable strategies or processes in a clear, concise & empowering way.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• A positive, solution-oriented work attitude
• Must be a company and team fit, professional (hard working, anticipates the unexpected, speaks with certainty and authority), focused (executional, makes fact based decisions, plans well), responsible (humble, respectful, mature and loves life) and passionate (creative and curios, entrepreneurial spirit, adaptable to change and an achiever)

OFFER

Annual basic salary (CTC would be individual dependent) Medical Aid – Classic Saver benchmark (50% RB and 50% candidate contribution), Group Risk, Pension Fund, Annual performance bonus, Travel Allowance, fuel card, 20 Annual leave days, company cell phone, laptop, parking, and stock allocation.