Business Partner (HR)

Li-Cycle

Li-Cycle

People & HR

United States · South Africa · North West, South Africa · Boshoek, 0301, South Africa

Posted on Apr 19, 2026

Business Partner (HR)

Boshoek Smelter Boshoek, North West, South Africa Ref. No. BHK2026/24

Internal & External

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Provide end-to-end HR business partnering support to line management and operational leadership
  • Lead and coordinate recruitment, selection, onboarding and placement processes
  • Facilitate and manage employee relations / industrial relations matters, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, incapacity processes, and dispute resolution
  • Provide expert advice and support to line management on labour legislation, policies, procedures, and best HR practices
  • Facilitate conflict resolution, mediation and workplace climate interventions
  • Support and coordinate organisation development (OD) initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, talent management and culture improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant labour legislation, including the LRA, BCEA, EEA and related legislation
  • Manage and oversee all HR administration processes, including benefits administration, medical aid, provident fund, employee records and SAP HR data integrity
  • Compile and analyse weekly and monthly HR reports
  • Handle employee queries and ensure effective HR service delivery across all levels of the business
  • Ensure adherence to and implementation of company HR policies, procedures and governance standards


About you:

  • NQF 6 or higher qualification in Human Resources Management or related field
  • Minimum 5 years’ proven HR Generalist experience, preferably in mining, smelting, heavy industry or a unionised environment
  • Demonstrated experience across IR / ER, recruitment, performance management, OD, HR administration and conflict resolution
  • Strong working knowledge of labour legislation, including LRA, BCEA, EEA and related statutory requirements
  • Experience in HR Information Systems (SAP) is essential
  • Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work independently and influence decision-making at management level
  • Innovative, results-driven and able to operate in a fast-paced operational environment