Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

SGS, a global testing, inspection and certification company, is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner in Sandton. The role builds partnerships with line managers to create a positive working environment and develop a competent workforce, while ensuring compliance with HR policies and legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update organisational structures, job descriptions, policies and procedures, and identify improvements to HR processes
• Manage recruitment: update records in Smart Recruiters, run selection processes with line managers, arrange interviews and handle onboarding, including offer letters and contracts
• Run onboarding training on SGS Campus and assist the L&D team with required training
• Handle industrial relations issues with the IR specialist and manage disciplinary enquiries
• Facilitate adherence to performance management (annual goals and evaluations)
• Capture and update HR data in the HRIS (Payspace) and HR SharePoint, including promotions, transfers, contract renewals and terminations
• Coordinate local and global HR projects and assist with HR and payroll audits
• Support talent management, succession planning and headcount management, and review HR documentation such as engagement packs and employment contracts
• Perform ad hoc HR administration and comply with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct

Required profile

• Grade 12, National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or a related field, or 5 years of proven experience in the sector or within the company
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Human Resources Business Partner and in payroll
• Understanding and application of relevant labour legislation
• English proficiency (read, speak, write); local dialects an advantage

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), with VLOOKUP and pivot tables experience essential
• PaySpace and Workday, preferably
• PaySpace, Workday and SharePoint