We’re Hiring: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
Cape Town | Banking Sector

We are looking for a proactive, commercially astute HR Business Partner to join a leading organisation in the banking sector. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with senior leaders, delivering strategic and operational HR support that drives performance, enhances employee experience, and supports business growth.

About the Role

As a trusted advisor to leadership, you will provide practical, compliant, and business-aligned HR solutions. You’ll operate across the full employee lifecycle within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align people strategy with business objectives
• Deliver end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Facilitate performance management processes and calibration sessions
• Lead talent reviews and development planning discussions
• Manage employee relations matters (misconduct, grievances, poor performance, incapacity, conflict)
• Provide guidance on South African labour legislation, HR policies, and best practice
• Support organisational change initiatives (restructures, integrations, role changes)
• Analyse and report on HR metrics (headcount, turnover, performance, EE)
• Collaborate with L&D, Reward, and HR Operations teams
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, and offer processes
• Identify and mitigate people-related risks

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in an HR Generalist or HRBP role
• Strong employee relations and case management experience
• Solid experience in performance and talent management
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation

Advantageous

• Honours Degree
• South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) registration
• Change management and/or coaching certification
• Experience within banking or a regulated financial services environment

Why Join?

• Partner with senior leadership in a strategic HR capacity
• Exposure to a dynamic and regulated banking environment
• Opportunity to influence people strategy, culture, and organisational performance