People Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Including but not limited to:
• Strategy alignment:
• In consultation with line, prioritize HR objectives, draw on technical HR skills to propose solutions and create plans and metrics to meet these objectives. Ensure understanding of Pick 'n Pay's HR strategy and vision to facilitate alignment within own area.
• Organisational effectiveness and resourcing:
• Identify vacancies to be filled in conjunction with line management and execute recruitment for all vacancies in line with recruitment process. Integrate job profiles into onboarding, performance contracts and development plans.
• Performance and talent management and succession:
• Actively promote the performance management processes amongst new and existing employees. Communicate performance management process, timelines, and templates.
• Learning and development:
• Implement Learning and Development initiatives in accordance with defined policies and processes
• Provide input into the identification of needs within operating environment
• Compensation, benefits, and HR services:
• Provide advice to line managers on all reward policies and practices
• Communicate employee value proposition (EVP) and changes to conditions of service and benefits
• Diversity and inclusion accountability and employment equity:
• Implement diversity and inclusion programmes and provide tools and support where needed.
• Employee relations:
• Implement and communicate any changes in the strategy and advise line managers on changes. Communicate with recognised trade unions/employees in the regions regarding company ER Strategy in the event of any changes
• Change management:
• Provide input into the design and implementation of key stakeholder engagement and communication interventions in support of critical business initiatives, with particular focus on culture and shared vision and values.
• HR effectiveness:
• Ensure accuracy of all inputs into HR systems and critical HR metrics, (e.g. time taken to recruit the right people; skills shortages; recruitment costs; post-placement trends; attrition rates; talent and retention issues, etc).
• Business partnering:
• Execute the HR strategy into store operations
• Partner with leaders and managers as trusted adviser to achieve shared organisational objectives and drive a high-performance culture
• Effective teamwork, self-management, and alignment with group values
• Continually drive best-in-class solutions and practices
• Drive and instill Pick 'n Pay values at all levels
• Remain abreast of legislation, new developments, etc.
• Closing date: 10 July 2026
• If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
• Discover who we are

Benefits

Additional Information

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Role Summary To partner with the Clothing division to deliver the Pick n Pay people agenda by supporting leaders, enabling effective people practices, ensuring governance compliance, and contributing to an employee experience that positions PnP Clothing as an Employer of Choice. Minimum Requirements Relevant degree (e.g., B Comm / HR / business / Psychology); post-graduate degree advantageous. 5 - 8 years' experience in a People Partner Role with exposure to managing all aspects of the HR value chain. 5+ years' experience in a Clothing retailer - Operations and Corporate Competencies Interpersonal agility with the ability to build strong relationships across all organisational levels influencing, negotiation, and facilitation skills Resourceful problem solver with sound judgement and effective decision-making capability Analytical and integrative thinker with a systems-based approach Strong business and commercial acumen within the clothing retail industry Sound generalist human capital knowledge (ideally in a unionized environment) Able to co-create and deliver talent interventions that meet business requirements Advanced computer literacy Knowledge of the HR component of an ERP system (e.g. SAP / Workday) Sound knowledge of the full MS Office suite Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent negotiation and decision-making abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of employment laws and regulations. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at picknpay? Share your experience