Business Partner - Department of Human Resources at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

• To provide first-line human resources services and advise to line managers on HR strategies, policies and procedures. The HR Business Partner will serve as a key interface between the HR department, line management and employees at the Faculty or Professional Services Department by providing an effective and efficient HR service that is aligned to the strategic objectives of the University.

Responsibilities
The Business Partner will:
Strategic HR Business Partnership

Lead and manage the implementation and delivery of key HR initiatives in the Faculty or Professional Services Department, across the full spectrum of employee life cycle which will include but not limited to the following:

• Talent management and succession planning management;
• Training and development;
• Employment equity and transformation;
• Organisation development and design;
• Employee relations;
• Workforce planning, recruitment and selection;
• Remuneration and benefits and related HR administration;
• Create and drive the HR agenda for the University and ensure alignment with the overall UP strategy;
• Embed the University’s core values in all people practices; supporting the cultural transformation of the business and drive improvements in engagement and recognition;
• Partner with the line manager in defining and implementing strategic HR interventions that enable or enhance the achievement of business objectives;
• Drive a high-performance culture focusing on coaching, continuous improvement and building HR capabilities;
• Coach and develop agile and resilient line managers who can manage through continuous change whilst engaging their teams.

Relationship Management and Communication

• Initiate, build and maintain strong positive partnerships with key stakeholders at all levels of the institution, identify workforce issues and provide appropriate interventions;
• Make a positive contribution to performance improvement of portfolio areas;
• Work collaboratively and in partnership with all other members of the HR department;
• Build trusted, cross cultural relationships and collaborate with employees, line manager, trade unions and other stakeholders to drive the delivery of the business and people strategies;

HR Governance, Risk and Reporting

• Implement HR business processes and report on levels of compliance;
• Identify and address HR related risks (including potential risks) and develop strategies and implementation plans to minimise and or eliminate risk;
• Drive governance and compliance to HR policies;
• Forge and encourage close working relationships with all stakeholders to deliver on their respective service level agreements;
• Coordinate and compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports to drive strategic HR Business partnering agenda.

Minimum Requirements

• Honours degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or related field;
• Five years HR generalist experience;
• Staff supervision experience;
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)
COMPETENCIES

• Broad technical knowledge and skills in selection, recruitment and placement, employee relations, talent management (learning and development, performance management, workforce planning and succession management), remuneration and benefits and organisational development;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Advocacy, facilitation and mediation skills;
• Applied knowledge of the Immigration Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and the Labour Relations Act;
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Intermediate level);
• Knowledge and experience in a HR system which includes data capturing, extraction and analysis of transactional data;
• Knowledge and skills in project and change management.

Recommendations

• A Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or Management
• Relevant experience in a higher education or similar environment;
• Professional registration;
• Previous experience in using HR System;
• Two years’ experience at HR Business Partner level.