About the position
Our client, a leading automotive sales disruptor operating multiple reputable brands across South Africa, is seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to join their team.
The Role: The HR Business Partner will align people practices with business objectives across multiple dealerships and brands, acting as both a strategic partner to leadership and a trusted advisor to employees. This role drives workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management while ensuring compliance and strengthening company culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with leaders on workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies
- Advise line managers on employee relations in line with South African labour legislation
- Handle disciplinary, grievance, and incapacity cases fairly and compliantly
- Implement performance appraisal systems and coach managers
- Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention
- Ensure compliance with employment equity and statutory requirements
- Oversee HR operations including payroll inputs, leave management, and benefits administration
- Support learning and development initiatives and succession planning
- Provide strategic HR input to executive leadership
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant HR degree or diploma (Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, or related)
- Valid driver's license
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist role
- Strong understanding of South African labour law and HR best practices
- Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and talent development
- Experience supporting line managers and executives with strategic people planning
- Must be able to work in a corporate dealer group environment
Advantageous:
- Professional registration with SABPP or related body
- Automotive sector experience
- Exposure to payroll, compensation, and benefits frameworks
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Desired Skills:
- HRBP
- Automotive
- SA labour Law
