HR Business Partner at PZ Cussons

Job Purpose:

• Execute HR strategy for the SBU, in line with and contributing to the company strategy within approved business plan and budget.
• Proactively engage Line Executives and other key stakeholders in determining business needs and proactively contribute to the development and implementation of the people agenda.

Reporting Relationships:

• Human Resources Director, Africa

Dimensions:

• Return on Investment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Turn Around Time
• Strategic Alliances with different institutions

Principal Accountabilities:

• Engage Line Executives and other stakeholders in determining business needs and proactively contribute to the development of strategic HR solutions (organization design, change management, talent development, recruitment, compensation etc.) in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence (CoE) Specialists.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of the inherent business environment and can provide interventions to business leadership on the strategic people agenda to maintain competitive edge
• Design and collaborate with the Talent team and Business Line Managers to identify, engage, and retain talents within the organization and driving career development plans for employees.
• Provide advisory services to the business managers on HR policies, ensuring the right interpretation of the policies are applied in managing human resources in the Business Unit and lead on the development and implementation of new HR policies
• Engage Line Management, investigate related employee issues and challenges, develop and socialize mitigating options with HR and business management and ensure implementation of solutions in the Line. Engage Line Managers and Training Specialists on training needs identification and gaps based on perceived business imperatives, development of core curriculum content, and ensure the successful implementation of training plan for the employees
• Lead or provide input to the CoE Specialist on Structure evaluation and requirements of role to confirm vacancy is required, business headcount management, make input into new job specifications and adjustments of existing job specifications
• Drive the annual implementation and report on entire Performance Management process, results and ratings.
• Manage SBU level Talent sourcing and employment in conjunction with the CoE to ensure adequate, available pipeline and timely resourcing.
• Manage the headcount budget process of assigned SBU to ensure optimal staffing
• Liaise with SBU director to analyze trends and HR metrics to develop interventions and human performance/recognition programs

Internal & External Relationships:

• Works closely with HR Director, Business Leadership and Line Managers

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

Qualifications:

• First degree in Social, Human and or Behavioral Sciences or any other related discipline

Experience

• At least 5 – 9 years. work experience in a similar role with a large organization
• Excellent and demonstrable negotiation / organization skills
• Excellent Microsoft Suite Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-point

Attributes

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Gives full commitment to the Principles and Values of the organization
• Demonstrates Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions – Analysis and Decision Making
• Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization