People & Compliance Partner

A People & Compliance Partner at Entersekt manages employee relations and industrial relations activities, providing vital guidance to leaders on performance management and compliance. You will support the B-BBEE strategy, oversee disciplinary processes, and collaborate with the Head of Organizational Development on broader people initiatives. Your role is to ensure we operate in line with South African labor laws while fostering a positive company culture.

Entersekt is seeking candidates for the People & Compliance Partner role who typically hold a degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology, along with HR/IR certification. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of HR experience, including at least 3 years dedicated to labor relations, and a solid understanding of South African labor law and B-BBEE legislation.

In the People & Compliance Partner role at Entersekt, you will actively contribute to the implementation of the B-BBEE strategy, focusing on various areas such as skills development and enterprise development. Your responsibilities will include collating evidence for audits, managing employment equity placements, and ensuring compliance with B-BBEE initiatives to promote transformation and inclusivity within the organization.

Success in the People & Compliance Partner position at Entersekt requires strong interpersonal skills, particularly in conflict resolution and performance management. A working knowledge of South African labor laws, technical proficiency with HR tools, and the ability to conduct group training or coaching initiatives are vital. Being adaptable, data-driven, and a naturally great communicator are also key attributes for excelling in this role.

As a People & Compliance Partner at Entersekt, you will have the chance to partake in professional development aligned with our global learning initiatives. You will work alongside industry leaders, engage in impactful projects, and contribute to an environment that values flexibility and innovation. This role opens doors to furthering your career within a growing company focused on cutting-edge technology in the digital security space.

When answering this question, demonstrate your understanding of performance management frameworks and tools. Share specific examples from your past roles where you successfully guided leaders through performance evaluations and improvement plans. Highlight your approach to constructive feedback and how it positively impacted team dynamics.

Explain your understanding of compliance management, emphasizing the importance of staying updated with relevant legislation and regulations. Discuss your methods for communicating compliance guidelines to employees and leaders and how you ensure adherence through training, policy review, and regular compliance checks.

Share a specific example from your experience where you navigated a challenging employee relations issue. Outline your strategy for approaching difficult conversations, focusing on empathy, active listening, and a solution-oriented mindset. Highlight how you facilitated a constructive outcome for both the employee and the organization.

Prepare to discuss a particular B-BBEE initiative you've been involved with, detailing your role in driving its execution. Highlight the objectives, the strategies you employed to meet them, and the resulting impact on the organization and its compliance standing. This showcases your experience and commitment to transformation.

Articulate your understanding of diversity and inclusion principles, and share specific initiatives you've implemented or participated in. Discuss your strategies for promoting an inclusive culture, such as engaging employee resource groups or organizing diversity training, and explain how these initiatives improve team collaboration and morale.

Provide examples that showcase your consulting experience with leaders on industrial relations issues. Discuss the processes you helped them understand, such as S189 procedures or performance improvement plans, and how you guided them towards successful outcomes that aligned with company policy and legal standards.

Select a specific incident that illustrates your problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Describe the context, your approach to intervention, and the steps you took to resolve the issue effectively. Highlight any positive changes that resulted for both the employee and the organization, showing your proactive nature.

Discuss the resources you use to stay current with labor laws, such as webinars, professional associations, or industry publications. Explain how this knowledge influences your work as a People & Compliance Partner and enhances your ability to guide the organization in compliance matters effectively.

Share your methodology for conducting training on performance reviews, emphasizing your interactive approach that encourages dialogue. Highlight your focus on instilling a growth mindset in leaders and providing them with tools to conduct effective reviews and give constructive feedback.

Discuss your experience with HR metrics and data analysis. Explain how you utilize metrics to drive decisions related to performance, employee engagement, and compliance. Provide a specific example of how your data-driven decision-making positively influenced an HR initiative.