People Business Partner Assoc Analyst

Overview

The People Business Partner provides strategic and operational HR support to assigned business areas. The role is responsible for talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, talent development, employee engagement, wellness programmes, and HR compliance. Partnering with business leaders, the incumbent drives people initiatives, manages labour relations, supports organizational change, and provides workforce insights to enhance business performance and employee experience.

Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for the assigned business area.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Equity targets.
• Align recruitment with workforce plans, headcount budgets (AOP), and entry requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical positions.

2. HR Administration & Compliance

• Manage all HR administration processes accurately and timeously.
• Oversee payroll-related documentation, appointments, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Prepare for and coordinate HR audits.

3. Learning & Development

• Support employee capability building through learning and development initiatives.
• Coordinate identified training interventions.
• Monitor employee participation and development outcomes.

4. Employee Relations & Labour Relations

• Manage disciplinary hearings, grievances, and investigations.
• Ensure matters are handled within policy timelines and labour legislation requirements.
• Support CCMA case preparation and representation.
• Maintain constructive relationships with union representatives.
• Coordinate Monthly Management Union Meetings and Employment Equity Forums.

5. Performance & Talent Management

• Drive the PepsiCo Performance Management Cycle.
• Ensure all employees have Performance Development Reviews (PDRs).
• Monitor objective setting, reviews, and system compliance.
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and talent mapping activities.

6. Employee Wellness & Engagement

• Coordinate Employee Wellness Programme implementation.
• Support employees requiring wellness interventions.
• Facilitate employee reintegration following wellness support.
• Conduct Stay Interviews, Exit Interviews, and OHS Interviews.
• Develop and implement engagement and culture improvement plans.

7. Reporting & Analytics

• Compile monthly HR reports.
• Analyze trends relating to:
  • Employment Equity
  • Discipline cases
  • Grievances
  • Union membership growth
  • Employee turnover
  • Employee engagement
• Provide insights and recommendations to management.

8. Change Management

• Support organisational and operational change initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute change management activities.
• Assist leaders and employees through periods of transition.

Qualifications

• B Tech or Degree in Social Sciences/HR Management/Business Management
• 5 years year experience in an HR role servicing a business area
• Knowledge and experience with Labour Legislation. Previous exposure to disciplinary cases and CCMA preparation and procedures. Experience with BBBEE principles
• Experience in working with shop stewards
• Proven track record in Recruitment of staff
• Compensation and benefits knowledge
• Coaching skills and experience preferred
• Knowledge of change theory, career pathing, employee motivation theory, leadership principles
• Sound ability to translate HR theory into practice
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills requiredStrong Influence