Job Description

Mr Price Vacancies – HR Business Partner

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Business Partner to co-develop and implement human resource activities and programs within your designated departments or divisions. In this role, you will play a key role in driving talent acquisition, management, development, and employee relations while aligning with our company’s people strategy.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition:

• Collaborate with Hiring Managers on vacancies and personnel changes.
• Prepare and update role clarifications.
• Partner with the talent acquisition team to address current and future staffing needs.
• Conduct candidate interviews and necessary background checks.
• Prepare offers in consultation with the People Director and Hiring Manager.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including coordinating training with Talent Development specialists.
• Promote and support the achievement of Employment Equity (EE) targets.

Talent Management & Development:

• Identify key associates for succession planning and support internal growth, considering EE targets.
• Develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for key associates, including those on the Watchlist, High Potential (HIPO) individuals, and critical skills.
• Monitor training needs and support line managers with associate upskilling.
• Create development content for line managers based on individual IDPs.
• Encourage and facilitate Connect Conversations with management to identify and address training needs.
• Support line managers in performance management and address any people concerns or issues.
• Provide career guidance and support to associates.

Culture:

• Design and implement cultural initiatives within the support center.
• Coordinate with the social committee to plan and execute ideas for the culture calendar.
• Facilitate “Dreams and Beliefs” sessions for new associates.
• Utilize feedback from engagement surveys to conduct focus groups and drive improvements.

Employee Relations:

• Implement and maintain consistent ER policies and practices across divisions.
• Address and manage industrial relations issues for line managers and associates.
• Facilitate relevant training sessions on ER topics.

Reporting and Trend Analysis:

• Compile and present monthly People board commentary.
• Analyze HR data using People analytics and Excel reports.
• Provide departmental HR updates for People’s reporting.

Benefits and Remuneration:

• Manage queries related to company benefits and escalate issues to the group if necessary.
• Handle death, disability, and Industrial Occupational Disease (IOD) claims.
• Oversee HR aspects of retirement processes.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) input on Oracle HCMS.

Wellness:

• Contribute to the group wellness committee and provide input on wellness initiatives.
• Implement and manage wellness programs.
• Arrange counseling for trauma situations as needed.

People Strategy:

• Support the divisional people strategy by leading projects aligned with key people imperatives.
• Monitor and implement HR processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and minimized business risks.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or diploma in HR Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Officer, or HR Generalist.
• In-depth knowledge of HR policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with relevant labor legislation (BCEA, LRA, OSHA, BBBEE, EEA).
• Understanding of CCMA processes, learnerships (SETA), and business acumen.
• Proficiency in MS Office, HR analytics tools, and payroll software (VIP).
• Strong business understanding of brand, product, customer, and retail market.

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