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Human Resources Business PartnerIsilumko Staffing (JHB) • Cape Town, South Africa
Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Isilumko Staffing (JHB) • Cape Town, South Africa
13 days ago
Job description


SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to partner with leadership teams in delivering end-to-end support that drives business performance, talent optimisation, and a positive employee experience for our financial services client in Cape Town.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with leaders across the full employee lifecycle — from talent and performance management to employee relations and organisational effectiveness.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing practical and legally compliant HR solutions aligned to business strategy and South African labour legislation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with leadership and line management to align people strategies with business goals
  • Deliver full-spectrum HR generalist support across the employee lifecycle
  • Provide expert guidance on talent management, succession planning, and employee engagement
  • Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and calibration sessions
  • Lead talent review and development planning discussions
  • Independently manage employee relations matters, including: misconduct poor performance grievances incapacity workplace conflict
  • Advise on South African labour legislation, HR policies, and best practice
  • Support change initiatives including restructures, role changes, and integration activities
  • Analyse people data including headcount, turnover, performance, and EE metrics
  • Partner with specialist HR teams such as L&D, remuneration, and HR operations
  • Support workforce planning, interviews, and offer processes where required
  • Identify and mitigate people risks relating to culture, conduct, and compliance

Requirements Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in: Human Resources Industrial Psychology Labour Relations related field

Preferred

  • Honours degree
  • SABPP registration
  • Change management certification
  • Coaching certification

Experience

  • 3–5 years’ experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role
  • Strong employee relations case management experience
  • Experience with performance and talent management
  • Financial services / regulated environment experience advantageous


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