Introduction
Elevate Your Career with Zara as a Regional HR Business Partner for South Africa!
- Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every day presents new opportunities to make an impact?
- Are you an HR professional with a passion for people and a deep understanding of labour relations?
If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge with a world-class brand, apply now at recruitmentza@inditex.com and become an integral part of the Zara movement.
Zara, the global leader in fashion retail, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Regional Human Resource Business Partner to oversee HR operations across all stores in South Africa.
This is your chance to join a global brand and take your HR expertise to the next level!
Duties & Responsibilities
About the Role:
As our Regional HRBP, you will be responsible for supporting and developing our teams in Cape Town, Durban, and across Gauteng. Your mission will be to ensure our stores are fully equipped with the talent and support they need, while fostering a positive, dynamic and compliant working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic HR Leadership: Drive HR strategy, policies, and procedures in alignment with Zara’s global standards to ensure effective workforce management across all stores in South Africa.
- Culture and Engagement: Develop and implement initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and build a positive, inclusive workplace culture that reflects Zara’s core values of innovation, collaboration, and respect.
- Talent Management: Oversee recruitment, training, and development programs to attract, retain, and grow top talent. Foster a culture of learning and career progression within the company.
- Performance Management: Drive a high-performance culture through the implementation of and managing the performance review processes, supporting store managers with coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance.
- Travel & Store Support: Regularly visit stores in Cape Town, Durban, and Gauteng to provide hands-on support, conduct employee relations training, and ensure that HR practices are aligned with both local and corporate standards.
- Employee Relations: Serve as the go-to expert on labour relations, ensuring compliance with local labour laws and providing support for all employee-related matters.
- CCMA Expertise: With a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience, handle CCMA cases from preparation to resolution, ensuring that all processes are handled professionally and in accordance with South African labour legislation.
- Compliance & Policy Management: Ensure that all HR policies are up to date and compliant with South African labour laws, handling any updates or changes as needed.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications:
- NQF Level 7 Tertiary Qualification/Degree in HR, Psychology, Business Management or similar.
- 5+ years of experience in HR management, preferably in retail or a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- 3-5 years of CCMA experience is essential, with a proven track record in handling labour disputes and maintaining compliance.
- Strong knowledge of South African labour laws and regulations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Willingness to travel frequently to different store locations (Cape Town, Durban, and Gauteng).
- A people-first mindset with a passion for developing teams and fostering a positive work culture.
Interested?
If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge with a world-class brand, apply now at recruitmentza@inditex.com and become an integral part of the Zara movement.
