Human Resource Business Partner - Maternity Leave Contract

at  Cape Union Mart International

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology is required.
• Minimum of 4-5 years proven experience in a HR Business Partner / Generalist role is vital (preference will be given to candidates with HR experience within a Retail environment).
• Experience and sound understanding of best practices in the following categories is essential for this role:
• Recruitment & selection
• Induction and Onboarding
• Performance Management
• Talent Management
• Leadership Coaching
• Employee Relations & IR issues
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook is important.
• Experience working with HR and Payroll Information Systems is required (Preference will be given to candidates with PaySpace experience).
• A sound working knowledge of all SA Labour Legislation is critical.
• A valid driver’s license and your own car is required.

PURPOSE

We are looking for an experienced, professional, and innovative HRBP to join our Human Resources team, on a contract basis from June 2024 to January 2025, at our Cape Union Mart Regional Office in Johannesburg supporting our store operations.
While the current HRBP is on maternity leave, this role will support the HR strategy by aligning it to the business strategy within the areas of responsibility and driving it with stakeholders. Furthermore, this role will require partnering with Area Operational Leaders, Store Leaders, and Teams to effectively implement innovative HR solutions and ensure the achievement of goals in line with the Company strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in close partnership with HR and Leaders, in full support of the functional and operational HR plans.
• Implement action plans to achieve agreed HR and business objectives in line with Company principles and values.
• Actively support and contribute to the delivery of key objectives of the team.
• Partner with key business stakeholders through building and maintaining effective relationships.
• Effectively and accurately perform and control HR administrative functions as well as adhere to payroll and employee benefits processes in line with agreed quality standards and timelines.
• Implement sound and fair HR practices in line with legislation as well as our Company’s vision of being a #1 Employer. This includes but is not limited to:
• Implement sound talent acquisition and management practices
• Implement sound employee and employer relations practices
• Drive and maintain our culture and team member experiences (employee lifecycle management)
• Effectively and accurately perform and control administrative services and functions
• Support and participate in the execution of HR projects and interventions.
• Drive continuous improvement and self-development.
• Execute and deliver on ad-hoc duties and responsibilities.