Regional HR Business Partner (Central)

About the role

The Regional HR Business Partner (Central) will be based in the Tshwane/Pretoria district office and will travel across the Central region, supporting branches in Gauteng, KZN, Middelburg, Bloemfontein and surrounding sites. Reporting to the Head of Human Capital, the role provides comprehensive HR services, advice and operational support to functional leaders and employees.

Key responsibilities

• Source, recruit, onboard and off‑board staff in line with Herotel’s policies and employment‑equity plan, including advertising, interviewing and contract issuance.
• Manage payroll processing in the Payspace system, handle employee transactions such as transfers, promotions and personal data updates.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR advisory, resolve employee grievances, and represent Herotel in CCMA cases and disciplinary investigations.
• Develop and deliver regional training plans, coordinate health‑and‑safety and technical training, and monitor career‑development discussions.
• Lead the region’s Employment Equity programme, chair meetings, track targets and ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act.

Required profile

• Proven experience in HR business partnering within a multi‑site environment, preferably in the hospitality or services sector.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law, employment‑equity legislation and CCMA processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to travel regularly between sites.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with the Payspace payroll system.
• Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) for reporting and record‑keeping.