HR Business Partner (HRBP)
Location: Cape town
Contract: 12 Months
Are you a proactive, commercially minded HR professional who thrives on partnering with leadership and driving meaningful people impact?
We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner
to join a dynamic team, playing a key role in enabling business performance, shaping culture, and delivering a best-in-class employee experience.
About the Role
As a trusted advisor to business leaders, you'll provide end-to-end HR support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring practical, compliant, and people-focused solutions.
You'll play a critical role in talent optimisation, performance management, employee relations, and organisational effectiveness—while proactively identifying risks and opportunities through people insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership to translate business strategy into impactful people plans
- Deliver full HR generalist support across the employee lifecycle
- Lead performance management processes (goal setting, reviews, calibration)
- Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and development initiatives
- Manage employee relations matters independently (disciplinary, grievances, incapacity, conflict)
- Provide expert guidance on South African labour legislation
- Support organisational change initiatives (restructures, onboarding, integration)
- Use people data (turnover, performance, EE) to drive insights and decisions
- Collaborate with HR specialist teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Contribute to building a high-performance, values-driven culture
What We're Looking For
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in HR / Industrial Psychology / Labour Relations
- Honours Degree (advantageous)
Experience:
- 3–5 years in an HR Generalist or HRBP role
- Strong experience handling employee relations independently
- Exposure to talent and performance management frameworks
- Financial services or asset management experience (preferred)
Knowledge & Skills:
- Solid understanding of SA labour legislation
- Experience with HR systems (e.g. SuccessFactors)
- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Business acumen and ability to operate in a regulated environment
Advantageous:
- SABPP registration
- Change Management / Coaching certifications
- Enneagram or Insights certification
Key Competencies
- Building Partnerships & Earning Trust
- Independent Thinking & Accountability
- Learning Agility & Forward Thinking
- Conflict Resolution & Change Facilitation
- Strong Work Ethic & Resilience
