HR Business Partner

*Reference: DUR002357-SN-1* Reporting to the HR Executive, provide support, service and leadership to the Manufacturing Business and HR department by implementing HR strategy and ensure alignment with the business strategy.  Streamline the HR processes across the business and build integrated plan for HR operations to support business performance while building a culture of operational excellence. *The Person:* * Bachelor's Degree plus 8 to 10 years general HR experience in a Manufacturing environment. *The Job Focus:* * Strategy implementation and compliance. * HR operational excellence. * Recruitment and selection. * Employee relations. * Engagement and on-boarding. * Separation/exits. * Performance management. * Employment Equity. * HR reporting. * Records management * Risk management. * Deliver the HR strategy by partnering with the business. * Drive HR best practice in line with current legislative requirements. * Align business objectives with employees and management in various business units. * Deliver value-added service to management and employees. * Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. * Advise and support Managers on strategic issues.. * Be a proactive force behind workforce strategy. * Plan, direct, supervise and co-ordinate work activities of the HR daily operations in consultation with the HR Executive. * Implement the workforce plan and talent acquisition strategies * Manage effective recruitment process to improve vacancy turnaround time and ensure successful appointment of critical positions. * Implement performance development processes. * Manage remuneration and benefits programs. * Manage and ensure retention strategies are integrated with job evaluation processes. * Manage the development of Employment Equity (EE) Plan and monitor the implementation of annual EE targets and Diversity Forums initiatives. * Manage and ensure sound relations with staff and organised labour. * Manage day to day operations of HR administration processes and systems. * Lead the implementation of HR System projects to leverage the latest technology. * Analyse and provide insight into monthly and quarterly HR reports, analyse key HR metrics. * Manage and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, SAM policies, work standards and procedures, including risk mitigation control procedures. * Manage and ensure that governance and risk management processes, procedure and controls are in place. * Manage and ensure budget compliance within key departments. R