Senior Manager - HR Business Partner (Temp)

Cape Town, South AfricaPosted Jun 23, 2026

Temp Contract: (4 Months) - We are seeking an experienced minded Senior Manager: Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. This role serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing expert HR guidance and delivering people solutions that support organizational objectives.
 

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Acumen
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Change Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Talent Management
  • Leadership and Influence
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Project Management
  • Results Orientation

Strategic Business Partnership:

  • Partner with business leaders to understand business priorities and translate these into effective people strategies.
  • Provide strategic HR consultation on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
  • Support leaders in creating and maintaining a culture that attracts, engages, develops, and retains high-performing talent.
  • Drive the implementation of HR programs and initiatives aligned to business and organizational objectives.

Employee Relations and Engagement:

  • Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation.
  • Partner with leadership teams to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
  • Support the resolution of complex employee issues through sound judgement and effective stakeholder management.
  • Lead and support employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Compliance:

  • Monitor workforce trends and provide data-driven recommendations to support business decision-making.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable labour legislation, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation and record management.
  • Maintain compliance with HR governance standards and reporting requirements.

HR Operations and Collaboration: 

  • Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits, HR Shared Services, and Compliance teams to deliver integrated HR solutions.
  • Support onboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience for new hires.
  • Provide oversight and support on HR projects and transformation initiatives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing HR service delivery and operational efficiency.

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology
  • 5-10 years of relevant Human Resources experience, preferably within an HR Business Partnering environment.
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with business leaders and managing key stakeholder relationships.
  • Sound knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations, talent management, performance management, and workforce planning.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, consulting, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

*** In alignment with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to applicants from historically underrepresented groups and in line with EXL’s EE targets ***

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