People Partner
Somerset West | Company-wide Role | Reports to: Head of People
About WeconnectU
WeconnectU is a proudly South African SaaS company building intelligent software solutions for the property management industry. As one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the country, we are committed to creating solutions that make property management simpler, smarter and more efficient.
Our culture is built around ownership, innovation, collaboration and continuous development. We encourage our people to challenge the status quo, take responsibility for outcomes and continuously grow into the best version of themselves.
Role Overview
Great with people. Curious about business. Ready to make work better.
WeconnectU is looking for a People Partner to join our dynamic, people-obsessed team in Somerset West.
This is an opportunity to work closely with leaders across the company, helping turn business priorities into practical workforce plans and a positive, consistent employee experience.
You’ll bring sound judgement, thoughtful challenge and a genuine interest in helping people and teams do their best work.
Key Responsibilities
- Build trusted relationships with leaders and advise them on workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, role clarity, performance and employee relations.
- Help departments translate company priorities into people plans, then keep agreed actions moving.
- Support recruitment planning for priority roles and help strengthen candidate and new-hire experience.
- Coach managers through goal-setting, probation, performance conversations and sensitive employee matters.
- Own the accuracy and timely maintenance of HRIS employee records and provide useful workforce insights.
- Use engagement and employee feedback to help leaders identify priorities and take action.
- Coordinate employee-lifecycle administration, including contracts, employee queries, policy administration and onboarding administration, in close partnership with colleagues.
Contribute to succession, retention and continuity planning for critical roles.
Requirements
- At least six years of progressive in-house People or HR experience, including strategic business partnering.
- Confidence advising and constructively challenging leaders, and turning business needs into practical people actions.
- Experience with workforce planning, organisational change, performance and employee relations.
- Hands-on HRIS experience and a strong understanding of accurate people data and reporting.
- A sound working knowledge of South African employment practices and policy administration.
- Clear communication, strong relationship skills and the judgement to handle sensitive matters with care.
- A collaborative, organised approach and the ability to keep priorities moving in a changing business.
Benefits
What You Can Look Forward To
- Market-related basic salary
- Group Risk Cover
- Discretionary performance bonus
- 18 days’ leave
- Half-day birthday leave
- Free coffee and a healthy daily selection of seasonal fruit
- Quarterly celebrations and team-building
What We’re Looking For
If you’re a people-focused partner who enjoys connecting the dots between business goals and employee experience, we’d love to hear from you.