Our client, a leading fruit exporter, requires a Human Resources Business
Partner to join their talent team. This position will be situated on-site, within the Wellington region. Overall responsibility for this role is to look after compliance with legislation, codes and industry standards and contributes and participates in HR and business strategy development and implementation.
Education & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification, strong experience with labour legislation and dispute resolution
- At least 3-5 years’ relevant HR Generalist experience is essential
- Previous exposure to the agricultural industry highly advantageous
- Comprehensive working knowledge of the following legislation essential: Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, AI tools and Power Point) with technological savvy strongly preferred.
- Experience with payroll and HR information systems & HR Analytics
- Employment Equity reporting and Learning & Development focal point, including submitting reporting of WSP & ATR to the SETAs – similar experience is essential
- Project and Change Management experience Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):
Internal & External Reporting; Compensation and benefits management; HR Policies manage & compliance; Social & Ethics; Performance Management; Industrial Relations; Training / Development; Recruitment & Talent Management; HR Projects, Analytics and Management Information; Aligning HR outcomes with Business Strategy
Key Attributes / Requirements:
- Mental agility, with a demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, pro-active decision-making and judgement
- Integrity and transparency
- Excellent engagement, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build & maintain relationships with stakeholders, including leadership, employees and external stakeholders
- Responsiveness and adaptability to handle competing demands whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Self-management and a drive for excellence is essential to achieve performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions, whilst assessing the need for collaboration and/or escalation
- Commercial awareness and focus on productivity
The appointment will be made in line with our client’s Employment Equity Policy. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful. Closing date: 3 Arpil 2025
Please submit your CV and remuneration expectation to tine@recruityard.co.za