People & Purpose - HR Business Partner Manager (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)

As an HR Manager within our Audit & Assurance Business Unit, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the people agenda for our business. You will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and stakeholders, providing expert guidance across the full employee life cycle. You will lead and develop a team of HR professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality HR services and compliance with best practice and employment legislation. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on operational delivery, supporting both day-to-day HR activities and broader organisational change initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the delivery of all HR processes across the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, reward, talent development, employee relations, and offboarding. Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and provide tailored HR solutions that support business goals. Oversee and ensure the integrity of HR data, analytics, and reporting, driving continuous improvement in HR processes and governance. Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management, ensuring compliance with SA employment law and internal policies. Lead the annual compensation and bonus review processes, working closely with the Reward team. Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring effective change management and communication. Coach and develop HR team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous development. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Reward, and Learning & Development teams to deliver integrated people solutions. Ensure high quality and timely payroll input and HR administration. Drive the adoption and effective use of HR systems and tools. Support the delivery of HR-related projects and initiatives as required. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline (essential). Postgraduate qualification would be beneficial. 6 - 8 years proven experience in an HR management or senior HR generalist role, ideally within a professional services or consulting environment. Strong and up-to-date knowledge of the full employee life cycle, HR best practice, and employment law. Demonstrated experience leading and coaching HR teams, and managing complex employee relations matters. Proven track record of delivering HR projects and supporting organisational change initiatives. Advanced proficiency with HR systems (e.g. Workday, SAP, Oracle) and HR analytics/reporting tools. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels. High level of attention to detail, with strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Experience in managing reward, performance management, and talent development processes. Ability to work strategically and operationally, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements. Be careful of Recruitment Scams: Fraudsters or employment scammers often pose as legitimate recruiters, employers, recruitment consultants or job placement firms, advertising false job opportunities through email, text messages and WhatsApp messages. 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Their messages may be filled with poor grammar and spelling errors. The look and feel may not be consistent with the Deloitte corporate brand.   If you're unsure, make direct contact with Deloitte using our official contact details. Be careful not to use any contact details provided in the suspicious job advertisement or email. At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups. We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs. Experience level: Mid-Senior Level · Function: Human Resources