Job Details

📌 Job Title: Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP)
🏢 Company: Aspen Holdings
📍 Location: Epping, Western Cape, South Africa
💼 Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)

Company Overview

Aspen Holdings is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in South Africa, specialising in the manufacture and supply of high-quality medicines. With operations across multiple continents, Aspen is known for its strong focus on healthcare innovation, operational excellence, and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Job Overview

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) plays a strategic and operational role in aligning HR practices with business objectives within a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment. This position partners closely with leadership and line management to deliver end-to-end HR services, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and high performance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Operational HR & Employee Relations

Provide end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle
Act as the primary HR contact for line managers
Manage disciplinary, grievance, misconduct, incapacity, and performance processes
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures
Build strong relationships with employees, management, and shop stewards

Labour Relations (Unionized Environment)

Support labour relations within a unionized manufacturing setting
Liaise with unions and shop stewards
Prepare for and attend hearings, grievances, and consultations
Advise management on compliance with LRA, BCEA, EEA, and agreements

Absenteeism & Attendance Management

Monitor and analyse absenteeism trends
Support corrective actions and counselling processes
Manage medical incapacity and ill-health cases
Ensure compliance and proper documentation

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Support recruitment aligned with business needs and EE targets
Identify critical roles and skills gaps
Contribute to workforce planning strategies

Performance, Talent & Development

Coach managers on performance management processes
Ensure KPIs/KPAs are in place and monitored
Drive performance reviews and development plans
Support succession planning and retention strategies

Employee Engagement & Wellness

Support engagement initiatives and workplace culture
Promote wellness and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
Assist with internal communication and change initiatives

HR Governance & Compliance

Prepare HR reports and maintain data accuracy
Support audits and compliance processes
Maintain HR records, job profiles, and organograms
Identify HR risks and improvement opportunities

Leadership & Decision-Making

Provide sound HR advice and decision-making support
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Promote ethical leadership and company values

Qualifications

Education:

National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field
Postgraduate qualification in HR/Industrial Relations (advantageous)

Experience:

5–7 years HR generalist experience
Minimum 3 years in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong exposure to labour relations and disciplinary processes

Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA, EEA)
Excellent advisory, coaching, and influencing skills
Strong stakeholder and relationship management ability
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

CV Tips for HR Business Partner Roles

Highlight experience in unionized environments and labour relations
Showcase handling of disciplinary hearings, grievances, and CCMA cases
Include measurable HR achievements (e.g., reduced absenteeism, improved retention)
Demonstrate strategic HR involvement (workforce planning, talent management)
Emphasise stakeholder engagement and advisory capability

Benefits of Joining the Company

Work in a global pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Exposure to complex HR operations in a unionized setting
Opportunity to operate as a strategic HR partner
Career development within an established HR team
Competitive remuneration aligned to experience

Company Policy

Aspen Holdings is committed to employment equity and diversity. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with applicable legislation.

If you do not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

To apply for this job please visit aspen.mcidirecthire.com.