Business Partner (HR)
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. BHK2026/24Internal & 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