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We are looking to hire a capable, hands-on HR Business Partner to lead and deliver the full HR function in a standalone role reporting directly to the CEO. This is an end-to-end  role for an experienced HR professional who can operate independently, partner credibly with leadership, and manage both strategic and operational HR responsibilities across the employee life-cycle.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Partnering with the CEO and management team on people strategy, workforce planning, culture, and organisational effectiveness
• Managing recruitment and selection processes end to end
• Leading onboarding, induction, and probation processes
• Driving performance management and supporting managers on under-performance interventions
• Managing employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinary processes, absenteeism, and conflict resolution
• Coordinating training, learning, and development initiatives
• Supporting talent management, succession planning, and retention efforts
• Maintaining HR policies, employee records, contracts, and HR administration
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation and internal HR governance requirements
• Preparing HR reports, insights, and people-related recommendations for leadership

Minimum Requirements

• Honours Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant HR Business Partnering experience
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and employee relations
• Experience in a manufacturing, chemicals, industrial, or operational environment will be advantageous
• Ability to work independently in a standalone HR role
• Strong business partnering, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgement
• Must have own reliable transport and a valid driver’s license

Key Competencies

• Strong HR Business Partnering capability across the full employee life-cycle
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong labour relations and conflict management capability
• High attention to detail and strong administrative discipline
• Ability to influence and build credibility at management level
• Resilient, proactive, and able to work in a demanding environment

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening the people agenda of a growing business. The role offers direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to make meaningful impact across the organisation.