HR Business Partner - Senior Consultant

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Internal Client Services, Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and Africa Consulting Services (ACS), which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). 

About the Division

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong. The internal services function provides a wide variety of support services to our organisation and people.

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area. An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong business acumen, and the instinct to think and act globally are essential for advancement within Internal Client Services.

What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

Main Purpose of the Role

Join us as an HR Business Partner and make a tangible impact on our organisation. You'll deliver integrated talent solutions that drive business success, whilst championing our people through every stage of their employment journey. This is your opportunity to shape HR strategy, influence senior leadership, and create meaningful organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the design and implementation of strategic HR initiatives that directly support the Business Unit in achieving its ambitious objectives.
• Establish and embed robust HR policies and procedures that ensure consistency, governance, and best practice across the organisation.
• Build trusted advisory relationships with senior leadership, positioning yourself as a strategic HR partner and trusted counsel.
• Champion change management initiatives that support organisational transformation whilst keeping our people at the centre.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring full compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and execute innovative talent management strategies, including succession planning and performance management frameworks.
• Harness workforce data and analytics to uncover insights and drive recommendations that enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Design and deliver tailored learning and development programmes that build capability and drive performance within the Business Unit.
• Partner with the recruitment team to develop compelling talent acquisition strategies and optimise our hiring processes.
• Foster employee engagement through meaningful initiatives and regular feedback mechanisms that measure and enhance employee satisfaction.
• Lead the implementation of diversity and inclusion programmes that create a genuinely inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.
• Develop and promote employee wellbeing initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance and organisational resilience.
• Contribute to the creation of reward and recognition programmes that align with business objectives and motivate our workforce.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with all relevant employment legislation and internal policies across all HR practices.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required

• Relevant degree in Human Resources Management, Organisational Psychology, or a related field
• 5 years' working experience within the relevant HR function
• 2-3 years at Consultant level within the HR function
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide actionable insights
• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of talent management systems and succession planning methodologies
• Familiarity with diversity and inclusion best practices
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Demonstrated experience in partnering with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies
• Knowledge of talent management systems and succession planning methodologies
• Familiarity with diversity and inclusion best practices
• Proven track record in managing complex employee relations issues and change management initiatives

Technical Competencies

• Technical capability in interaction at all levels, briefing, analysis and project management skills
• Experience in drafting and delivering presentations
• Good report writing skills
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding

Behavioural Competencies        

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Problem solving ability
• Good business acumen

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.

We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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