HR Business Partner (R727A) - Closing Date: 29 May 2024 HR Business Partner (R727A) - Closing Date: 29 May 2024 The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to advance the nation’s health and quality of life and address inequity by conducting and funding relevant and responsive health research, capacity development, innovation, and research translation. The organisation prides itself on six values: pioneering, partnering, excellence, respect, integrity, and citizenship. HR Business Partner Permanent Post The following rewarding career opportunity in Human Resources exists for a proactive and dynamic individual. The HR Business Partner is responsible for the delivery of HR service excellence, in solution and support, to all relevant stakeholders to enable the achievement of SAMRC and HR strategic objectives. Key Responsibility Areas will include the following: • Drive the implementation of the HR strategy in the Divisions by ensuring that HR initiatives are fully aligned to business goals. • Strategically and operationally partner with the allocated business Units/Divisions. • Pro-actively analyze trends in respect of the HR value chain as well as client expectations in line with the goals of MRC for the purpose of improving the service offering as well as quality of service offering. • Provide a comprehensive employee life cycle and staff centered, pro-active and integrated HR generalist service. • Create, plan and implement HR solutions, including interventions and practices according to the needs of the Divisions. • Develop a workforce plan that is based on the identification and analyses of the environment and trends with regards to capacity planning for a Unit/Division/Directorate • Partner with Unit/Division/Directorate in developing customized talent sourcing strategies, depending on their capacity requirements. • Ensure organizational structures/organograms, job designs, job evaluation and grading are implemented according to and aligned with OD/REM Specialist directives in relation to Unit/Division/Directorate and SAMRC strategic delivery objectives. • Implement appropriate and organization aligned HR remuneration practices and advise to line management • Maintain HR Governance/ Risk compliance to agreements, procedures, processes, policies and legislation. • Manage Employment Wellness Risks • Provide expert advice, support and guidance to Line Manager in line with current Labour practices. • Timeously submitted accurate and reliable HR data, records and information to all relevant stakeholders Core Requirements: • 3 Year Qualification (National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resources or related field) • 6 – 8 years’ experience in Human Resources as a Generalist, including demonstrable experience with HR metrics and understanding of HR functions and best practices. • Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices • Thorough knowledge of labour legislation • Accuracy and attention to detail. Added Advantage • Honors or Postgraduate Diploma in related field. • 8 -10 years’ experience in Human Resources as a Generalist • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Managerial or Supervisory role • Registered with SABPP Terms&Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear, applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Department at 021-938 0648 before the closing date. A salary in the region of R591 632 per annum , cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications. PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R727A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA BREEZY HR (SAMRC WEBSITE, www.mrc.ac.za ) Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari' #J-18808-Ljbffr