HR BUSINESS PARTNER - ZAR 1.2 MILLION pa - DURBANVILLE & GREENPOINT DUAL LOCATION ROLE

This is a hands -on role for a seasoned HR professional who
thrives in operational environments and enjoys shaping culture from the ground
up. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership to create a
workplace where teams feel supported, developed and proud to contribute.

The group is looking for someone with a strong presence,
practical judgment and a genuine care for people. A natural “mother -hen” style
leader who can build trust across both management and frontline teams will
thrive in this environment.

Key Responsibilities

Culture & People Leadership

• Help
  define and embed a strong, positive organisational culture across all
  divisions.
  
• Build
  trust with staff at every level, from management to operational teams.
  
• Act
  as a visible and approachable HR partner across sites.
  

Industrial Relations & Employee Relations

• Manage
  all aspects of IR and employee relations.
  
• Handle
  disciplinary processes, grievances and labour matters in a fair and
  compliant manner.
  
• Ensure
  labour legislation compliance and maintain strong HR governance.
  

HR Operations

• Establish
  practical HR policies, procedures and frameworks suited to operational
  businesses.
  
• Oversee
  employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding,
  performance management and retention.
  
• Provide
  HR guidance to leadership on workforce planning and organisational
  structure.
  

Recruitment & Talent Development

• Lead
  end -to -end recruitment across operational and professional roles.
  
• Build
  talent pipelines and strengthen employer brand.
  
• Design
  onboarding processes that integrate employees into the culture quickly.
  

Training & Development

• Identify
  skills gaps and design training programmes for operational teams.
  
• Coordinate
  practical training initiatives such as financial literacy programmes and
  workplace development workshops.
  
• Support
  leadership development within the business.
  

HR Systems & Reporting

• Implement
  HR systems and reporting frameworks to support efficient people
  management.
  
• Maintain
  accurate employee records and HR documentation.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Relevant
  HR qualification (Degree or equivalent).
  
• 7+
  years HR experience, with significant exposure in operational
  environments.
  
• Experience
  within hospitality, manufacturing or similar operational industries highly advantageous.
  
• Strong Industrial Relations experience essential.
  
• Proven
  experience operating as a true HR Business Partner, working closely
  with leadership teams.
  
• Demonstrated
  ability to build HR structures and culture within growing businesses.
  
• Comfortable
  working across multiple sites.
  

Personal Attributes

• Naturally
  supportive and people -centred leadership style.
  
• High
  emotional intelligence with the ability to build trust quickly.
  
• Practical,
  solutions -focused approach to HR challenges.
  
• Strong
  communicator able to engage both executives and frontline staff.
  
• Organised,
  structured and able to operate independently.
  

Benefits