HR Business Partner

To provide operational HR partnership and support to the Motus Head Office/Shared Services environment by aligning people practices with business goals. The role acts as a trusted liaison between HR and the business, delivering practical people solutions, supporting day-to-day employee matters, and enabling informed decision-making that drives employee engagement and business performance.

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in HR.
• A post graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Specialist role.

Recruitment

Support the end-to-end recruitment process.

Coordinate interviews and candidate assessments.

Launch psychometric assessments as and when required and provide feedback and guidance to business.

Ensure efficient onboarding and induction of new employees (including HRIS setup and induction)

Monitor recruitment progress and provide feedback to hiring managers.

Liaise with payroll to obtain dummy payslips for offers to successful candidates.

Learning and Development

Support business when a training intervention is required (i.e. identify possible service providers, obtain information and coordinate the training).

Track training completion and development plans.

Manage the EMS system to ensure accuracy and launch new training courses on the platform.

Support learning and development administration (i.e. bursary contracts, letters, SETA admin, etc.).

Employee Relations

Advise managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.

Assist with disciplinary, grievance, incapacity, and absenteeism matters.

Support conflict resolution and promote positive employee relations.

Ensure consistent application of company policies and fair labour practices.

Reporting

Ensure HRIS are updated and reporting structures are correct.

Submit annual WSP and ATR reports to Group HR for submission to merSETA.

Export reports from Sage as and when required by business.

Oversee submission of monthly Training Report.

Provide requested information to HR Executive for reporting purposes as and when required.

Analyse data and compile presentations/dashboards.

HR Administration and Compliance

Maintain accurate HR and employee records.

Assist with taking the EE committee minutes.

Manage internal HR communications to employees.

Ensure all HR dashboards within the team are updated weekly.

Ensure compliance with labour legislation and company policies.

Assist with audits and HR reporting requirements.

Employee Engagement and Wellness

Coordinate employee engagement initiatives.

Support wellness and recognition programmes.

Assist with employee surveys and action planning.

Facilitate communication between management and employees.

Business Partnership Support

Build effective working relationships with line managers.

Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support.

Escalate complex employee relations matters where necessary.

Assist in implementing HR strategies aligned to business objectives.