ZAF HR Business Partner GQ/PE (1227)

Overview

The HR Business Partner is responsible for providing advanced, end-to-end HR support across multiple areas of the Human Resources function. This role participates in and leads the development of new solutions, projects, and process enhancements. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and key point of contact for complex HR matters, offering guidance, best practice insights, and operational leadership within the HR team.

The HR Business Partner coordinates day-to-day HR operations, ensures consistent execution of policies and procedures, and enables the implementation of short- to medium-term HR initiatives. The role may oversee and guide lower-level HR specialists and support staff and carries full lifecycle responsibility for designated employee groups.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Labor Relations, or related field.

• HR certification (advantageous).

Experience

• 3–5+ years HR generalist experience, preferably within a shared service, BPO, or fast-paced operational environment.

• Experience handling complex HR cases, ER processes, and end-to-end employee lifecycle activities.

• Experience supporting HR projects and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

HR Operations & Advisory

• Provide advanced HR support across generalist areas including employee relations, HR policy interpretation, onboarding, offboarding, HR compliance, performance management, and workforce administration.

• Serve as a single point of contact for complex employee and leader queries, ensuring accurate and timely resolutions.

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of HR service standards.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage the full employee lifecycle for assigned business units, including recruitment coordination, new hire processing, probation management, internal movements, performance discussions, and exit processes.

• Ensure accurate HR data management and documentation, maintaining compliance with internal controls, labor laws, and audit requirements.

Policy, Process & Compliance

• Contribute to the development, review, and improvement of HR policies, processes, and SOPs.

• Ensure compliance with internal HR governance, client standards, statutory requirements, and labor legislation.

• Support the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective action plans.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Provide guidance on ER matters including disciplinary processes, performance improvement, grievances, and conflict resolution.

• Partner with ER, Compliance, and Operations to ensure fair and consistent application of company policies.

HR Programs & Projects

• Participate in and/or lead HR projects, change initiatives, and process improvements within the HR team.

• Support HR programs such as engagement initiatives, recognition programs, wellness, diversity & inclusion, and talent development.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and insights to support business decision-making.

• Ensure data accuracy across HRIS platforms and trackers.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and employees, offering proactive HR advisory support.

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Payroll, WFM, TA, ER, Compliance, and L&D.

Skills & Competencies Required:  

Emotional Intelligence  

Understanding and managing one's own emotions and the emotions of others to foster positive relationships and enhance the impact of action   

Listens actively to the (emotional) needs of your team members, strives to understand them and acts appropriately to build positive relationships.   

Entrepreneurship  

Visionary leadership often requires taking initiative, managing risks, and driving innovation.  

Communication  

Clear, persuasive, and empathetic communication is a cornerstone of effective leadership.  

Collaboration    

Effective interpersonal skills are essential for teamwork and building strong professional relationships.  

Open-Mindedness  

Being receptive to different perspectives helps in building meaningful relationships.  

Solution Orientation  

Problem-solving is the process of analyzing an issue, finding its causes, and figuring at the best way to fix it.  

Solution orientation is the mindset of focusing on solutions instead of just the problem.  

They work together because:  

• Problem-solving helps understand the issue.  

• Solution orientation keeps things positive and action-focused instead of getting stuck on obstacles.  

Together, they ensure both analysis and action to fix problems efficiently  

Process Excellence   

Achievement-oriented individuals strive for efficiency and effectiveness in their work.  

Critical Thinking  

They analyze situations to overcome obstacles and achieve results