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Global HR Business Partner

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Our client, a dynamic and expanding global organization, is seeking an exceptional Global HR Business Partner to join their high-performing HR team. This strategic role is integral to shaping and executing their global people agenda while partnering with senior leaders across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of strategic insight, operational excellence, and personal drive. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence, this organization offers an exciting opportunity for a career-focused HR professional eager to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Key Role and Responsibilities:

  • Strategic HR Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple regions, providing expert guidance on HR best practices and driving organizational effectiveness.

  • Change Management: Lead and support global retrenchment and redundancy processes with empathy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

  • Talent Acquisition: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for critical roles, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent on a global scale.

  • Employee Relations: Handle complex employee relations issues, including investigations and conflict resolution, across diverse cultures and legal jurisdictions.

  • Performance Management: Drive the implementation, adoption, and continuous improvement of performance management systems and processes.

  • Data & Analytics: Leverage Workday and Excel skills to analyze HR data, generate actionable reports, and inform strategic decisions.

  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with finance and leadership teams to manage HR budgets, forecast workforce requirements, and optimize resource allocation.

  • Minimum of 7 years in HR, including at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner within a global organization.

  • Strong track record in change management (retrenchments/redundancies), recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.

  • Proficiency in Workday HRIS and Excel.

  • Demonstrated experience in HR budgeting, workforce planning, and cost optimization.

  • Highly motivated, results-oriented, and career-driven with excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proven ability to work effectively across multiple countries, with a deep understanding of international HR practices and employment law.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Human Resources

Focus: HR Generalist

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Cape Town

Job Reference: 38ZJP9-A8376FD3

Date posted: 29 April 2025

Consultant: Tanya Salie