Business Partner (P7) (Human Capital Management Division: Human Capital Business Partnering Department) (X2 Posts) Job at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• The Human Capital Management (HCM) Business Partner serves as the key interface between the HCM division and Faculty/Divisional Managers and employees to deliver an effective and efficient HCM service in line with the needs and strategic priorities of UJ.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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 employee 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 NQF Level 7 degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a Human Resources generalist role, of which at least two (2) years must be in an HR advisory or Business Partnering role. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of HR principles, practices, policies and South African employment/labour legislation.
• Demonstrated experience providing HR advice and guidance to managers on the interpretation and application of HR policies, employment legislation and employee relations matters.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and project management capabilities.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• 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.

Deadline:30th October,2026