Human Resource Business Partner

Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM), a member of the Safal Group, is a manufacturing company founded in 1962, specializing in steel products.

This position is designed for a results-oriented HR leader who possesses strong business acumen and a proven history of collaborating with operational leaders to enhance workforce capabilities, boost productivity, and improve overall organizational effectiveness. The role involves providing comprehensive HR support, including strategic and operational guidance on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational development, change management, employee engagement, and HR governance.

1. Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
2. Drive initiatives for workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
3. Serve as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters and organizational development.
4. Lead talent management, succession planning, and capability development programs.
5. Coach managers on performance management, employee development, and talent retention strategies.
6. Support the development of leadership pipelines and enhance overall workforce capability.
7. Provide expert guidance on disciplinary issues, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution.
8. Foster positive employee relations and engagement, including with union representatives where applicable.
9. Ensure strict compliance with labor legislation, company policies, and governance standards.
10. Initiate and implement programs to strengthen organizational culture, employee experience, and engagement.
11. Support well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization.
12. Facilitate employee engagement surveys and oversee the implementation of resulting action plans.
13. Analyze key HR metrics and provide data-driven insights to support business decision-making.
14. Monitor critical HR indicators such as employee turnover, productivity, recruitment effectiveness, engagement levels, and training outcomes.
15. Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR policies and practices.

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
2. Possess CHRP-K or an equivalent recognized HR professional qualification.
3. Be a member of a recognized professional HR body.
4. Have at least 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
5. Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Human Resources Business Partner, HR Manager, or equivalent senior HR generalist role.
6. Show proven expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development.
7. Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operational environment is preferred.
8. Experience working within a unionized environment is preferred.
9. Postgraduate qualifications in HR, Business Administration, or a related field are an added advantage.
10. Exhibit strong commercial and business acumen.
11. Possess excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
12. Have a deep understanding of employment law and industrial relations.
13. Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, coaching, and change management capabilities.
14. Maintain high levels of professionalism, integrity, and emotional intelligence.