Senior HR Business PartnerWould you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for Senior HR Business Partner in Johannesburg, South Africa. Deliver a first in class HR service to the business. Drive implementation of HR strategy / priorities across the business. Provide advice on people aspects of business plans and provide input on people, organizational and business issues. Ensure HR activities increase organizational capability and support strategic business priorities. Join us in connecting people and improving lives!In this Senior HR Business Partner positionEnabling Business GrowthDevelop resourcing strategies to support existing business and potential new businessAnalyse trends across the business locations to manage resource forecasting and planningUnderstand local business context, issues and challenges to provide specific advice to Business Managers. Deliver HR solutions as appropriate to enhance commercial performanceUse HR KPI's & metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, followed through with a clear action plan for deliveryWork in partnership with CoEs and HR Shared Service Centres providing appropriate input on business priorities enabling them to focus on output based on business needsActively participate in new business development and build knowledge base of lessons learnt on HR issues from successful and unsuccessful initiativesEnsure all HR activities are supporting the Strategic PrioritiesDriving HR EffectivenessChampion business change and continuous improvement, leading and embedding business change plans in line with country/regional targets and initiativesEnsure HR services, policies, processes and systems are aligned to business needs and are relevant and practical to implementWork in collaboration with HR colleagues to develop and improve policies and new ways of working that fit business and legal requirementsWork closely with business leaders to create annual HR plans that combine the HR Tactics with local prioritiesProvide HR knowledge, industry insight and advice to support delivery of business projectsAct as a role model for the HR function as a whole and drive and support standardisation of processes in HRAttracting & Leveraging TalentProtect DHL's position as a competitive and attractive employer (Monitor: monitor competitor activity and ensure our offerings do not deter needed talent)Facilitate identification and management of high performing / high potential individuals and ensure succession plan is in place for key positionsCoach managers on the employee life cycle - Annual process such MTW, pay review, bonus, EOS and resource forecasting in addition to providing advice on issues such as pay & gradingInvestigate and develop a graduate program and lead this recruitmentLead & Manage Pre-boarding and onboarding for the businessEmployee EngagementWork closely with business and CoEs to support development of a capable and engaged workforceManage employee engagement initiatives to align interests of staff and BU keeping abreast of the results from employee opinion surveyParticipate fully in key people related change decisions, anticipating and effectively dealing with any people issuesManage all local HR employee communicationsStrengthening LeadersAdvise, challenge, coach and support Business Managers in their role on people-related processes (e.g. performance management, personal and team development, career path implementation, resource planning and recruitment)Build strength, depth and diversity in leadership teams through HR initiativesFinance and ProjectsEnsure HR costs are kept within annual budgetsFind innovative ways to increase cost efficiency while maintaining / increasing productivityNow, here's what we need from you.Strong HR Business Partnering experience across various management levelsHands on experience in majority of core HR areas: C&B, Resourcing, L&D, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Labour Relations, Change Management & Organization DesignProven ability to establish credibility and ability to influence at senior levelsBroad understanding / experience with HR Information SystemsRelevant geographical experience, with proven ability to manage within an international contextStrong Communication skills (both written and verbal)University Degree (Preferably Post Graduate Diploma / MBA)Minimum 5 years of Leadership and management experience in managing an entire function as well as employees through other managersWe offer:Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.Possible further career developmentCompetitive salaryWhy join DHL Global Forwarding?We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. 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