Human Resources Business Partner Job at Lafarge South Africa

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement HR processes as defined by the Centers of Excellence (e.g., performance management, annual compensation, training initiatives, etc.)
• Work with the business unit, Centers of Excellence, and HR Shared Services to help implement HR policies and programs
• Assess the current state of the business unit, proactively identify issues, and collaborate with other HR Offices to develop programs and solutions
• Identify opportunities to support the business’ talent agenda and make recommendations to develop appropriate solutions
• Understand the business unit’s operating environment and apply awareness of the business unit’s operational goals and objectives when implementing HR programs and addressing escalated HR issues
• Manages BU-specific HR and talent projects; keeps leaders apprised of progress, risks, etc.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and assess any BU strategies/initiatives, etc. that may pose a risk to the organization and influence the plans needed to address the risks
• Support delivery of diversity and inclusion HR programs or initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business unit managers and employees and work closely with them to implement solutions to meet their current and future business needs
• Serve as employee advocate when involved in the design and/or implementation of HR programs
• Guide, Engage, Lead and Inspire your team of HR professionals
• Build and Maintain key stakeholder relationships with HR Leadership, Business Leadership, wider HR community and Employees
• Champion and enable effective cross-functional working relationships to create and drive an integrated HR employee experience.

Performance/Talent Management Process Execution

• Facilitate effective succession planning process and ongoing development conversations, partnering with executives to identify and proactively develop the next generation of leaders
• Coach and advise line managers on organizational effectiveness and general HR issues, and provide basic Employee Relations guidance prior to escalating cases to appropriate parties
• Monitor the performance management cycle throughout the year, promote manager and employee participation in performance management activities, and engage them to meet performance management deadlines and schedules
• Resolve HR operations issues/problems for business unit and liaise with Centers of Excellence / HR Shared Services for information as necessary
• Liaison between the business and Learning experts to identify talent business needs (learning, etc.)

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A Degree in Human Resources
• Post Grad in HR or related will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 8-10 years HR experience as a business partner
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong coaching, conflict resolution, relationship and team building skills
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles
• An ability to demonstrate high personal impact and influence to build a strong, trusted advisor relationship with business leaders
• Strong knowledge of country/region specific regulations, policies
• Demonstrated and practical knowledge of the Business Partnering Model

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