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HR Generalist Partner

HR Generalist Partner

MnT People SolutionsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
13 days ago
Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Structured along the employee journey)

1. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

  • Oversee the end-to-end onboarding experience including background checks, employment contracts, tools of trade provisioning and systems access
  • Ensure full compliance and a smooth start for all new hires across internal teams and client campaigns
  • Collaborate with recruitment and compliance teams to ensure efficient onboarding delivery
  • Strengthen culture integration from day one
  • Industrial Relations and Policy Governance IR Case Management
  • First-line support on IR matters including absenteeism, underperformance, misconduct, and grievances
  • Draft hearing documentation, facilitate processes, and support formal outcomes
  • Ensure policy-aligned responses and prepare accurate paper trails for internal and CCMA use
  • Maintain and track IR matters with monthly reporting to highlight trends, risks, and hotspots

2. Policy Development and Governance

  • Draft, review, and manage HR and employment policies aligned to BPO operations and labour law
  • Train leaders on consistent application and advise on gaps or adaptations needed
  • Strengthen policy adherence and provide oversight during audits or escalations
  • 3. Performance Management (Core Focus)

  • Design and roll out campaign-specific performance standards that reflect operational realities, leadership inputs, and evolving scorecard priorities
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop competitive and targeted KPIs based on : business goals, client expectations, operational challenges, and trends observed through IR, retention, QA, and performance outcomes
  • Develop and implement a clear Performance Management Policy that is applied consistently across units
  • Train Supervisors and Managers on performance management best practices, including review cycles, calibration, and real-time coaching
  • Proactively track people performance and alert leadership on both red flags and high-performer opportunities
  • Design and support Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for underperformers with structure, guidance, and coaching integration
  • Partner with QA, Operations, and L&D to link people outcomes with campaign health
  • Provide monthly reporting that highlights : top and bottom performers, role-specific insights, gaps in measurement, and links to attrition, engagement, and recognition
  • 4. TALENT GROWTH, RETENTION AND SUCCESSION

  • Collaborate with managers to identify, map, and develop succession candidates for critical roles
  • Track Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and ensure follow-through
  • Recommend or design developmental experiences, mentorship pairings, and stretch assignments
  • Identify high-performing staff for fast-tracking or leadership exposure
  • Track and respond to attrition trends and exit reasons
  • Contribute to campaigns and initiatives that enhance retention, recognition, and employee investment
  • 5. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, WELLNESS AND CULTURE

  • Support the design and delivery of culture and wellness activities including mental health, inclusion, care days, and values activations
  • Conduct pulse surveys, engagement check-ins, and exit interviews
  • Provide insights on engagement levels to leadership and HR
  • Work with internal teams to drive inclusion, recognition, and morale-building interventions
  • Advise on absenteeism patterns and wellness referrals where needed
  • 6. HR ADMINISTRATION, SYSTEMS AND REPORTING

  • Maintain and secure HR files in line with POPIA and internal protocols
  • Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and analytics to share with the Head of iPeople and leadership
  • Manage accurate trackers for IR, absenteeism, performance reviews, PIPs, and career movement
  • Coordinate payroll-relevant inputs like new hires, exits, movements, and warnings
  • 7. STRATEGIC BUSINESS SUPPORT AND CAMPAIGN INTEGRATION

  • Understand and support the culture, KPIs, and delivery expectations of all BPO campaigns
  • Diligently align HR initiatives with campaign outcomes
  • Serve as the HR lead for new campaigns, transitions, or people-impacting shifts
  • Alert business leaders to people trends, pain points, or emerging risks
  • Collaborate with L&D, QA, and operational owners to support campaign health from a people perspective
  • QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Demonstrated experience managing performance frameworks, PIPs, and employee development
  • 35 years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner in a BPO or contact centre environment
  • Degree or Diploma in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, or similar
  • Strong knowledge of South African labour law, BCEA, CCMA processes, and HR policy frameworks
  • Skilled in MS Excel and HRIS systems for tracking, reporting, and analytics
  • KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Payroll
  • Advanced excel
  • Labour law
  • S197 and S189
  • B-BBEE transformation
  • ESG reporting
  • Business report writing
  • Business acumen
  • KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Structured along the employee journey)

    1. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

  • Oversee the end-to-end onboarding experience including background checks, employment contracts, tools of trade provisioning and systems access
  • Ensure full compliance and a smooth start for all new hires across internal teams and client campaigns
  • Collaborate with recruitment and compliance teams to ensure efficient onboarding delivery
  • Strengthen culture integration from day one
  • Industrial Relations and Policy Governance IR Case Management
  • First-line support on IR matters including absenteeism, underperformance, misconduct, and grievances
  • Draft hearing documentation, facilitate processes, and support formal outcomes
  • Ensure policy-aligned responses and prepare accurate paper trails for internal and CCMA use
  • Maintain and track IR matters with monthly reporting to highlight trends, risks, and hotspots
  • 2. Policy Development and Governance

  • Draft, review, and manage HR and employment policies aligned to BPO operations and labour law
  • Train leaders on consistent application and advise on gaps or adaptations needed
  • Strengthen policy adherence and provide oversight during audits or escalations
  • 3. Performance Management (Core Focus)

  • Design and roll out campaign-specific performance standards that reflect operational realities, leadership inputs, and evolving scorecard priorities
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop competitive and targeted KPIs based on : business goals, client expectations, operational challenges, and trends observed through IR, retention, QA, and performance outcomes
  • Develop and implement a clear Performance Management Policy that is applied consistently across units
  • Train Supervisors and Managers on performance management best practices, including review cycles, calibration, and real-time coaching
  • Proactively track people performance and alert leadership on both red flags and high-performer opportunities
  • Design and support Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for underperformers with structure, guidance, and coaching integration
  • Partner with QA, Operations, and L&D to link people outcomes with campaign health
  • Provide monthly reporting that highlights : top and bottom performers, role-specific insights, gaps in measurement, and links to attrition, engagement, and recognition
  • 4. TALENT GROWTH, RETENTION AND SUCCESSION

  • Collaborate with managers to identify, map, and develop succession candidates for critical roles
  • Track Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and ensure follow-through
  • Recommend or design developmental experiences, mentorship pairings, and stretch assignments
  • Identify high-performing staff for fast-tracking or leadership exposure
  • Track and respond to attrition trends and exit reasons
  • Contribute to campaigns and initiatives that enhance retention, recognition, and employee investment
  • 5. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, WELLNESS AND CULTURE

  • Support the design and delivery of culture and wellness activities including mental health, inclusion, care days, and values activations
  • Conduct pulse surveys, engagement check-ins, and exit interviews
  • Provide insights on engagement levels to leadership and HR
  • Work with internal teams to drive inclusion, recognition, and morale-building interventions
  • Advise on absenteeism patterns and wellness referrals where needed
  • 6. HR ADMINISTRATION, SYSTEMS AND REPORTING

  • Maintain and secure HR files in line with POPIA and internal protocols
  • Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and analytics to share with the Head of iPeople and leadership
  • Manage accurate trackers for IR, absenteeism, performance reviews, PIPs, and career movement
  • Coordinate payroll-relevant inputs like new hires, exits, movements, and warnings
  • 7. STRATEGIC BUSINESS SUPPORT AND CAMPAIGN INTEGRATION

  • Understand and support the culture, KPIs, and delivery expectations of all BPO campaigns
  • Diligently align HR initiatives with campaign outcomes
  • Serve as the HR lead for new campaigns, transitions, or people-impacting shifts
  • Alert business leaders to people trends, pain points, or emerging risks
  • Collaborate with L&D, QA, and operational owners to support campaign health from a people perspective
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