HR Business Partner

Purpose and Description

• 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.

Qualification

• 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

Knowledge and Skills

• Solid knowledge of SA Labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EE Act)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders and employees
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution ability
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office
• Sage experience
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Duties/Key Responsibilities

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.

Closing Date 10 November 2026