HR Business Partner at Vector Logistics – Apply Now!

Full-time

Vector Logistics

About Vector Logistics

At Vector Logistics, we’re more than just a supply chain and sales & merchandising partner. We’re people serving people, supported by the best in technology, infrastructure, and a skilled, can-do team. Our state-of-the-art multi-temperature vehicle fleet enables seamless delivery across frozen, chilled, and ambient zones, setting us apart in Southern Africa’s logistics landscape.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic team in Thekweni. As an HRBP, you will play a vital role in aligning people strategies with business goals, enhancing performance, and driving change across the organization. Your focus will include workforce planning, talent management, HR service delivery, employee relations, and leadership coaching.

You will partner with plant and regional managers to implement HR best practices and foster a high-performance culture that supports our organizational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Strategic HR & Workforce Planning

  • Align HR plans with the business’s SIA (Strategy Into Action) targets.

  • Forecast and monitor staffing and talent needs.

  • Adjust workforce strategies to support operational changes.

✅ Talent Acquisition & Performance

  • Lead recruitment, selection, and onboarding.

  • Implement and analyze performance appraisal systems.

  • Support succession planning and employment equity initiatives.

✅ Learning & Development

  • Identify training needs through staff feedback and trends.

  • Facilitate mentoring, coaching, and leadership development programs.

  • Evaluate impact of training on business performance.

✅ HR Operations & Service Delivery

  • Champion HR best practices across business units.

  • Train and coach managers on HR policies, procedures, and diversity.

  • Ensure quality HR service delivery and manage vendor relationships.

✅ Employee & Industrial Relations

  • Guide managers on conflict resolution, grievances, and misconduct.

  • Build positive relationships with unions, government, and regulatory bodies.

  • Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations.

✅ Organisational Change & Communication

  • Lead HR initiatives and support organisational change management.

  • Foster staff involvement through structured communication plans.

  • Act as a catalyst for workforce modernisation and redesign.

✅ Leadership Coaching

  • Coach plant/regional managers in people leadership.

  • Equip leaders with tools to manage effective, high-performing teams.

  • Drive a culture of support, collaboration, and performance.

✅ Reporting & Compliance

  • Prepare management and statutory HR reports.

  • Monitor and address compliance and legal issues.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Human Resource Management

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HR Generalist (1+ years in an advisory capacity)

  • Valid Code EB driver’s licence

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and report writing skills

  • Strong problem-solving, logical thinking, and presentation abilities

  • Project and change management expertise

  • People-focused with strong collaboration and coaching capabilities

  • High attention to detail, stress-tolerant, and proactive mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Alignment of HR strategy with business goals

  • Compliance with labour laws and HR policies

  • Effectiveness of recruitment, training, and development initiatives

  • Staff engagement, absenteeism, and performance metrics

  • Timely and accurate HR reporting and data management

Be part of a company that values its people as the core of success. Drive performance, champion transformation, and lead impactful HR strategies.

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💡 CV TIPS for HRBP Roles:

  • Highlight Strategic Impact: Showcase how your HR initiatives influenced business outcomes.

  • Quantify Results: Use numbers to demonstrate impact (e.g. reduced turnover by 15%).

  • Emphasize Change Leadership: Mention examples of projects you led during organizational change.

  • Tailor to Role: Align your CV keywords with terms like “workforce planning,” “performance management,” and “employee relations.”

  • Soft Skills Matter: Include leadership, coaching, and interpersonal abilities—vital in HRBP roles.

  • Certifications Help: List any additional training in labor law, coaching, or HR analytics.

🌐 Company Website: https://www.vectorlog.com

To apply for this job please visit vectorlog.csod.com.