The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJs mission is To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge. The University is guided by the vision of building An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job Description
Job Description
The Human Capital Management (HCM) Business Partner serves as the key interface between the HCM division and Faculty/Division 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 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.
- An NQF7 Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology.
- Five (5) years' 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.
Enquiries regarding job content: Ms. Sibongile Magwagwa (Senior Manager: HCM Business Partnering) at Tel. (011) 559 2826
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Sibongile Magwagwa (Senior Manager: HCM Business Partnering) at Tel. (011) 559 2826
