Senior Human Resource Business Partner

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. 

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Together, we can create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Human Resource team. This role will partner closely with business leaders and employees to provide strategic and operational HR support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, exceptional employee experience, and alignment with business objectives.

A little more about your role…

As a trusted HR advisor, you will support the implementation of HR strategies, policies and people initiatives whilst providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement HR strategy, processes, and procedures as per Group HR strategy plan 

• Provide a best practice HR service to the business and its employees aligned to labour legislation 

• Support recruitment and talent acquisition processes 

• Uphold Talent Acquisition and Inclusion & Diversity policies, procedures, and process 

• Responsible for all disciplinary and grievance matters including 

• First line support on employee relations matters

• Lead and guide disciplinary sessions 

• Serve as line management advisor 

• Ensure procedural & substantive fairness. 

• Related administration 

• Handle S189 & 197 process, amongst others 

• Lead performance management processes and guidance to line management 

• Support New Starter administration, orientation, induction, and probation 

• Support monthly payroll administration 

• Co-ordinate, handle or assist with all training initiatives and ensure appropriate reporting 

• Support HR administration accuracy and completion as required 

• Support HR database accuracy 

• Ensure statutory compliance in terms of Employment Equity plans, committees and reporting 

• Drive Employee participation, wellness and EAP’s e.g. Wellness Day 

• Ensure Exit/ Termination Management 

• Drive talent, performance & career development processes & procedures 

• Provide support to the HR team on tasks relating to the HR value chain 

• Always provide trusted, ethical, efficient, and highly reputable HR service to the business and its employees 

• Rotation of stakeholders/BU’s as deemed necessary 

• Drive, support and lead on key HR projects as assigned and allocated 

• Any other duties within reason and deemed relevant to the role 

What we'll be looking for you to demonstrate

Qualifications and Experience Required:

— Relevant Bachelor’s degree in HR 
— Honours Degree in HR Management will be advantageous 
— At least 5 years’ experience as a Generalist Human Resources Business Partner 
— Industrial relations certificate advantageous 
— Strong Industrial relations experience & knowledge 
— Strong SA Labour legislation knowledge 
— Working experience in the Engineering/Mining Industry advantageous 
— Strong Microsoft word and excel abilities 
— ATS knowledge and experience

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Relationship management skills including: 

  • Proven experience in building rapport, 

  • Gaining credibility as part of a team, 

  • Building trust, 

  • Working in partnership with cross functional teams 

  • Proactively deliver upon commitments and expectations. 

• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills 

• Able to influence and engage with people 

• Comfortable with presenting ideas and views 

• Able to constructively challenge, probe and offer an alternative perspective in discussions. 

• Team player: the candidate should demonstrate a proven ability to work within real and virtual teams, create a team 

• working environment and participate within a team, including the HR function and with Line Managers across the client 

• group/business stream. 

• Analytical skills i.e. able to analyse, interpret and communicate business, financial and people data to inform discussions 

• and develop solid HR/People plans. 

• Results driven; proactive, accountable, responsible for delivery with a strong client/customer service orientation. 

• Resilient, self-motivated, multi-tasker and able to remain calm under pressure and when working towards a variety of deadlines. 

• Time management and a highly organised approach are essential as well as advanced level HR related system skills.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

At WSP, safety is integral to everything we do. You will be expected to:

Champion our commitment to health, safety, environment and quality (SHEQ).
Identify risks and support initiatives that contribute to achieving Zero Harm.
Promote safe working practices and positively influence those around you.
Demonstrate and uphold WSP's values in every aspect of your work.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join WSP and be part of a global team that is shaping communities, protecting the environment and creating lasting impact through purpose-driven work.

Apply today and help us shape a future-ready workforce.