Human Resource Business Partner at Safal Group

Description

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources & Administration, this role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic and operational HR support across workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational development, change management, employee engagement, and HR governance.

This role is ideal for a results-driven HR leader with strong business acumen and a proven track record of partnering with operational leaders to improve workforce capability, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

Partner with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals.

Drive workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.

Act as a trusted advisor on people-related matters and organizational development.

Talent & Performance Management

Lead talent management, succession planning, and capability development initiatives.

Coach managers on performance management, employee development, and talent retention.

Support leadership pipeline development and workforce capability enhancement.

Employee & Industrial Relations

Provide expert guidance on disciplinary matters, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution.

Support positive employee relations and engagement with union representatives where applicable.

Ensure compliance with labour legislation, company policies, and governance standards.

Employee Engagement & Culture

Drive initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, employee experience, and engagement.

Support well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Facilitate engagement surveys and implementation of action plans.

HR Analytics & Governance

Analyze key HR metrics and provide insights that support business decision-making.

Monitor employee turnover, productivity, recruitment effectiveness, engagement, and training outcomes.

Contribute to continuous improvement of HR policies and practices.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.

CHRP-K or an equivalent recognized HR professional qualification.

Membership in a recognized professional HR body.

At least 10 years’ progressive HR experience.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Human Resources Business Partner, HR Manager, or equivalent senior HR generalist role.

Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development.

Preferred

Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operational environment.

Experience working within a unionized environment.

Postgraduate qualifications in HR, Business Administration, or a related field will be an added advantage.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong commercial and business acumen.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Deep understanding of employment law and industrial relations.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, coaching, and change management capabilities.

High levels of professionalism, integrity, and emotional intelligence.

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