Human Resources Business Partner, Cape Town

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Human Resources Business Partner to partner with leadership teams in delivering end-to-end HR support that drives business performance, talent optimisation, and a positive employee experience for our financial services client in Cape Town.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with leaders across the full employee lifecycle — from talent and performance management to employee relations and organisational effectiveness.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing practical and legally compliant HR solutions aligned to business strategy and South African labour legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and line management to align people strategies with business goals
• Deliver full-spectrum HR generalist support across the employee lifecycle
• Provide expert guidance on talent management, succession planning, and employee engagement
• Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and calibration sessions
• Lead talent review and development planning discussions
• Independently manage employee relations matters, including:
  • misconduct
  • poor performance
  • grievances
  • incapacity
  • workplace conflict
• Advise on South African labour legislation, HR policies, and best practice
• Support change initiatives including restructures, role changes, and integration activities
• Analyse people data including headcount, turnover, performance, and EE metrics
• Partner with specialist HR teams such as L&D, remuneration, and HR operations
• Support workforce planning, interviews, and offer processes where required
• Identify and mitigate people risks relating to culture, conduct, and compliance

Requirements Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Labour Relations
  • related field

Preferred

• Honours degree
• SABPP registration
• Change management certification
• Coaching certification

Experience

• 3–5 years' experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role
• Strong employee relations case management experience
• Experience with performance and talent management
• Financial services / regulated environment experience advantageous