People & Purpose - HR Business Partner Manager (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)

As an HR Manager within our Audit & Assurance Business Unit, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the people agenda for our business. You will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and stakeholders, providing expert guidance across the full employee life cycle. You will lead and develop a team of HR professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR services and compliance with best practice and employment legislation. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on operational delivery, supporting both day-to-day HR activities and broader organisational change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of all HR processes across the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, reward, talent development, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and provide tailored HR solutions that support business goals.
• Oversee and ensure the integrity of HR data, analytics, and reporting, driving continuous improvement in HR processes and governance.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management, ensuring compliance with SA employment law and internal policies.
• Lead the annual compensation and bonus review processes, working closely with the Reward team.
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring effective change management and communication.
• Coach and develop HR team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous development.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Reward, and Learning & Development teams to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Ensure high quality and timely payroll input and HR administration.
• Drive the adoption and effective use of HR systems and tools.
• Support the delivery of HR-related projects and initiatives as required.