People & Culture Business Partner

Division: People & Culture Location: Bloemfontein REPORTS TO Divisional People & Culture lead for South Africa and Regional Africa or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time. PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE Responsible for the delivery of best practice HR policy, practice and solutions in line with the business strategy. Tasked to help drive the development and growth of the business through an effective generalist HR service and strong support to the management team. The role requires an energetic and hands-on HR Business Partner with an understanding of business priorities and aligning them with the HR strategies and priorities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Understand the SMEC HR Strategy and its impact on their particular region and functions Lead the execution of human resource programs and projects in the region Manage talent acquisition end to end across various channels using HR Shared Services Provide guidance and counsel to managers and employees thereby ensuring sound employee relations Deal with complex disciplinary/grievance and HR issues, using appropriate policies and laws evidencing appropriate decision making Ensure all company HR procedures and processes are up to date and in line with current local employment laws Work closely with hiring managers to ensure efficient and timeous onboarding of new hires Drive implementation of the annual review process and other compensation programs in collaboration with Divisional HR Leader - Africa Input into resource planning and staff utilisation Drive the employee engagement and wellness agenda through the execution of various engagement and wellness activities Support line managers in ensuring that payroll-related actions are undertaken on monthly basis As part of the organisational HR team ensure that organisation training, development and mentoring programmes are put in place and monitored. Report and present on HR data, trends and strategies at regional MANCO meetings Ensure effective maintenance of general HR administration (org charts, staff records, leave administration) Provide input into the Employment Equity Reports Responsible for assigning tasks, reviewing work and performance management of direct reports Centralisation and standardisation of HR systems regionally Close monitoring of SLAs with the region Promoting the use of the HR Shared Services Function by all employees RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE HR Degree or equivalent 10 years HR experience Project Management Detail oriented, ability to show initiative and take responsibility Strong MS Office skills Effective time management skills Enhanced verbal and written communications skills Effective problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment Strong attention to detail Project management and time management skills Quick and effective problem solving We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.