Role Overview:
Have you ever thought of joining a hyper growth startup that's redefining its industry? Look no further! We are one of the fastest growing companies in our sector, using innovative technology and solving the hardest problems to bring African sports fans an unrivalled digital sports entertainment experience, online, offline, 24/7.
Are you passionate about driving a people-first culture and aligning HR practices with business goals? As a People Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our company's success by fostering a positive, collaborative work environment and leading strategic HR initiatives. This role supports business leaders and employees, manages employee relations, and leads talent development initiatives. By focusing on effective people management, the People Partner ensures organizational success, resolves complex issues, leads change projects, and enhances manager capabilities through expert guidance and coaching.
What You Will Be Doing:
Strategic Business Partnering
Build strong relationships with business leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, identify skills gaps, develop learning plans, and implement talent mapping.
Translate the People strategy into actionable steps, advising managers on people management, workforce planning, talent management, and organizational design.
Collaborate with Systems Analysts to deliver people metrics and coordinate with other People Partners to address business needs.
Advise, Manage, and Support
Ensure legal compliance for company policies and procedures, while delivering efficient People services.
Serve as the primary contact for employees, handling confidential matters, grievances, and coaching line managers on employment issues.
Manage conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievances with a focus on fairness and compliance.
Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including payroll, benefits, performance reviews, and development.
Performance Management
Partner with leadership to drive performance management, oversee end-of-year reviews, and guide managers on Personal Development Plans (PDPs) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
Employee Engagement and Organizational Development
Foster a positive work environment by embedding company culture and values in all people-related initiatives.
Lead change management initiatives and use HR metrics to inform decision-making and provide insights to leadership.
What You Need for This Role:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
HR certification (e.g. CIPD,SHRM-CP, PHR) is preferred.
7 years of experience in HR, with at least 2 years in a business partner role.
Deep knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and employee relations.
Skilled in managing complex employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance improvement.
Proficient in HRIS systems, data analysis, and office applications.
Excellent communication skills, able to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Strong problem-solving skills, handling sensitive situations with confidentiality and tact.
Strategic thinker with experience driving organizational change, scaling for growth, and managing acquisition processes.
Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy and operational excellence.
Capable of prioritizing competing needs and delivering innovative solutions.
How you do it – Expectations for fulfilling your role:
As a general rule at KingMakers we want people to be:
Customer Focus: We keep the customer at the center of everything we do.
Passion & Dedication: We are passionate about what we do, employing only smart, honest, dedicated, and results oriented team players.
Openness, Honesty & Directness: We embrace a culture of candor and work together towards the right solution whilst being open, honest, and willing to give and receive feedback, judgment-free. We play the ball, not the person.
Innovation & Big Thinking: We always look for ways to innovate whilst not losing sight of what's important. The bigger we think, the more we inspire, the better the outcome.
Ownership & Accountability: We think like owners. If we see a problem, we find a solution. We are pragmatic and always strive to do more with less.
Speed & Focus: We plan, we strategize, but mostly, we DO. Without doing, there is no progress, we can always change direction but only if we start moving. Fast beats slow.
Low Ego: The best solutions are achieved when we leave our egos at the door. We always seek opportunities to learn in every situation. No job too small.
Fun: On balance, we believe in having fun whilst working. We maintain perspective as best as we can, and together, we celebrate our successes.
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