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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

The HRBP role will offer you the possibility to be involved as a strategic partner to the local team in helping to build a best in class employee engagement and a high performing culture. As an HRBP, you will partner with senior management team to align business objectives and execute strategic initiatives, while supporting the continuous improvement process within the business. You will cooperate with key stakeholders to deliver diversity and inclusion programs, employee retention and engagement strategies.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Partner with leaders to identify team and organizational needs, evaluate options and develop solutions.
• Build effective partnerships with senior managers.
• Collaborate with line management on coaching and feedback efforts, people and performance decisions, employee engagement, communications, talent management.
• development, organizational change initiatives and program rollouts
• Lead change management initiatives through a focus on shifts to culture, leadership and management requirements.
• Execute employee engagement & talent acquisition strategies.
• Drive employee relations process for BAT employees.
• Manage join/move/leave processes with support of employee admin team.
• Apply fair reward approach to support business consistency.
• Forecast and Manage Employment cost.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant bachelor’s degree
• Experience within HR for a minimum of 4 years with some experience in HR business partnering.
• Strong knowledge of South Africa’s legislation
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task assignments.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to critically assimilate and assess data.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills; ability to drive to consensus where appropriate.
• Results oriented approach, self-management.
• Good qualification regarding the compensation & benefits processes, budgeting
• Effective communication skills

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.