People Business Partner Commercial

About the Role

Join AB InBev Africa and be part of a company that thrives on innovation and a forward-looking culture. As a People Business Partner for the Commercial division, your primary role is to assist multiple departments in achieving their strategic goals by providing expert HR guidance, resolving people-related issues, and fostering strong relationships. You will collaborate with line managers to ensure effective execution of HR procedures and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall effectiveness of talent management and HR practices across departments.
• Implement and monitor HR processes throughout the year, coaching line managers accordingly.
• Translate business requirements into clear, actionable organizational and people strategies that shape annual capability plans.
• Identify performance challenges and partner with specialist teams to develop integrated HR solutions for teams and individuals.
• Provide feedback on the efficacy of HR initiatives and support continuous improvement.
• Track organizational performance metrics and contribute data to the people/organization scorecard.
• Address local compliance needs, including employee and industrial relations, leveraging specialists as necessary.
• Engage in HR Operations governance to assess service quality and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of SAP HR data at the local level.
• Complement People Manager efforts in aligning people agendas with organizational goals.
• Promote usage of HR tools, assess competency gaps, and communicate findings to Learning & Development.
• Cultivate coaching capabilities within line managers through tools, observation, and constructive feedback.
• Support recruitment focused on competencies identified through HR processes.
• Manage integrated HR support by collaborating with specialists and overseeing transactional processes.
• Conduct HR reporting that offers insights driving business decisions.
• Champion the embedding of AB InBev's world-class HR strategies and processes to build a culture centered on high performance and employee engagement.
• Ensure effective application of the HR operating model aligned with business needs to realize departmental strategies and capability development.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in Human Resources or related business field; postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• Preferred experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.
• Familiarity with Workday HR systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication and coaching capabilities.
• Solid business understanding and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in analytical and diagnostic investigations.
• Customer-centric mindset with credibility and professional presence.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to accuracy and timely delivery.

Additional Information

• Position classified as Band VII within the organization.
• AB InBev is committed to equal employment opportunities following its employment equity plan.
• Management may consider additional relevant criteria beyond minimum advertised requirements.