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Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Badger & Bird TalentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
3 days ago
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Overview

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We are representing a leading, high-growth South African company in the retail space that is undergoing transformation and diversification. They are seeking a strategic and commercially-minded HR Business Partner to join their People team and play a critical role in an ambitious, long-term expansion plan. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond a traditional HR role and become a key architect of the company\'s future, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders and implementing people initiatives that support significant growth.

Why this is a great move for you

  • Be a Key Architect of Unprecedented Growth – Play an integral role in workforce planning, talent acquisition, and business partnering to quadruple the company\'s workforce over the next five years.
  • Operate as a True Strategic Partner – Deliver integrated, value-adding partnerships and translate business needs into people plans that align with commercial objectives.
  • Broaden Your Full HR Generalist Expertise – Manage a diverse portfolio across the full HR lifecycle, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and culture embedding.
  • Thrive in a Dynamic and Resilient Culture – Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with autonomy to execute critical people processes and interventions.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Serve as a strategic partner to functional leaders, providing day-to-day support on performance, employee relations, and talent management.
  • Manage disciplinary, grievance, and counselling matters in line with South African labour legislation.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to forecast and fulfil staffing needs that align with business and employment equity goals.
  • Facilitate performance management processes and coach line managers on development and retention strategies.
  • Embed the company\'s culture framework and drive employee engagement through localised interventions.
  • Support workforce planning and leverage people analytics to provide insights on turnover and productivity.

    • What You Will Bring To The Table

  • A Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
  • 4 to 6 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner, ideally within the retail, logistics, or healthcare sectors.
  • Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA) and HR compliance practices.
  • Experience with transformation, skills development, and equity legislation.
  • A proven ability to build trust and credibility with business leaders and employees.
  • Excellent business acumen and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-change environment.

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Human Resources
  • Industries
  • Professional Services

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