Human Capital Business Partner at University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Join UJ as a Human Capital Business Partner where you will work closely with faculty and divisional leaders to deliver HR solutions that drive engagement and productivity. This permanent role in Gauteng is ideal for an experienced HR generalist with at least five years in the field, including two years in an advisory or business partnering capacity. You will play a key part in talent acquisition, performance management and employee relations at one of South Africa's leading universities.
About the role
As a Human Capital Business Partner at the University of Johannesburg, you will act as the key link between the Human Capital Management division and Faculty or Divisional Managers and employees. Your role is to deliver an effective and efficient HCM service that aligns with the university's strategic priorities.
You can expect to:
- Partner with business leaders on all HCM related matters.
- Develop solutions that boost employee engagement, productivity and retention.
- Implement HCM strategies, policies and programmes that support institutional growth.
- Lead talent acquisition efforts including workforce planning and selection.
- Collaborate with Learning and Development on training initiatives.
- Guide managers on performance management, employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Manage HCM database administration and employee records.
- Analyse HCM metrics to support data driven decisions.
Requirements
- NQF Level 7 degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology.
- Five (5) years experience in a Human Resources generalist role.
- At least two (2) years in an HR advisory or Business Partnering role.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of HR principles, practices, policies and South African employment and labour legislation.
- Experience providing HR advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, employment legislation and employee relations matters.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and project management capabilities.
- Competencies: Team player, tact, contextual intelligence, negotiation skills, strong business acumen, labour law knowledge skills, analytical and problem solving skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, project management and change management skills, strong time management and priorities management skills, high level skills of using Microsoft Office packages, excellent organisational skills and ability to multi task, excellent customer service skills, good research and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing expertise and guidance on all HCM related matters.
- Collaborate with managers to understand their teams needs and develop HCM solutions that drive employee engagement, productivity and retention.
- Provide advice to line and implement HCM strategies, policies and programmes that support the institution's growth and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Lead talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing and selection of top quality candidates.
- Partner with the Learning and Development team to identify training needs, design and deliver learning initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Provide guidance and support in Performance Management, Employee Relations and conflict resolution, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Manage the administration and information held on the HCM database and employee files to ensure it is updated in a timely and accurate manner and complies with any legal or data protection policies.
- Analyse HCM metrics and data to identify trends, recommend improvements and support data driven decision making processes.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in Human Capital and proactively share insights and recommendations with the leadership team.
Job details
- Organisation
- University of Johannesburg
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there! If you're applying for this Human Capital Business Partner role at UJ, make sure your CV clearly shows your five years of HR generalist experience, especially the two years you've spent advising managers or acting as a business partner. The university values strategic thinking and a good understanding of South African labour law, so highlight any situations where you've guided managers on policies or resolved employee relations issues. Also, because UJ is a large institution, show that you can handle multiple priorities and work with diverse teams. Tailor your application to mention talent acquisition, performance management and data analysis, as these are key parts of the job. Good luck!
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