HR Business Partner – South Africa Operations

About the role

Sun Chemical is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support its South Africa operations. The role acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders, managers and employees, covering the full employee lifecycle and ensuring compliance with local labour legislation while driving transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, employee engagement and organisational effectiveness.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, CCMA cases and union engagement.
• Lead Employment Equity, B‑BBEE, Skills Development, WSP/ATR reporting and transformation projects.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, promotions, performance management, succession planning and terminations.
• Advise on HR policies, South African employment legislation, contracts, leaves and employee communications.
• Provide payroll inputs, time‑and‑attendance data, compensation processes and HR reporting.
• Build talent pipelines through universities, TVET colleges, SETAs and professional bodies.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, Labour Relations, Law or related field.
• 10+ years progressive HR experience, including strategic business partnering in manufacturing, industrial or chemical environments.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation, Employment Equity, B‑BBEE and Skills Development.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a global leader in the chemical industry.
• Exposure to diverse HR challenges across a multinational organisation.
• Professional development and career growth in a supportive environment.