Business Partner (P7) (Human Capital Management Division: HCM Business Partnering)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
- Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing expertise and guidance on all HCM-related matters.
- Collaborate with managers to understand their teams' needs and develop HCM solutions that drive employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
- Provide advice to line and implement HCM strategies, policies, and programmes that support the institution's growth and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Lead talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, and selection of top-quality candidates.
- Partner with the learning and development team to identify training needs, design and deliver learning initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Provide guidance and support in performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Manage the administration and information held on the HCM database and personnel files to ensure it is updated in a timely and accurate manner and complies with any legal or data protection policies.
- Analyse HCM metrics and data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support data-driven decision-making processes.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in human capital, and proactively share insights and recommendations with the leadership team.
Minimum requirements
- An NQF7 Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology.
- Five (5) years' proven experience of working as a HR generalist, of which two (2) must be in an advisory or business partnering role.
- Solid understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws/regulations
- Team player.
- Tact.
- Contextual Intelligence.
- Negotiation skills.
- Strong Business Acumen.
- Labour Law knowledge skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication/interpersonal skills.
- Project Management and change management skills.
- Strong time management and priorities management skills.
- High level skills of using Microsoft Office packages.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Good research and analytical skills
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
