Overview
HR Advisor Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Zimmer Biomet
Position: HR Advisor – Urgently Hiring!
Valued Team member:
We are glad you are exploring new opportunities within Zimmer Biomet!
What You Can Expect
In this role as an HR advisor you will work with the
leadership
team and support them on employment law, compensation & benefits, and employee relations while leading cross-country HR projects. You will work on standardizing policies, you will partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals, and will be an escalation point for complex HR cases. You will drive compliance, governance, and HR decision-making across the region.
If you are an experienced HR professional looking for their next role and you thrive in an international environment while being a trusted advisor locally, this might be just the opportunity you were waiting for. Hit
apply now
and join a
dynamic
and
collaborative team
and a company with a mission!
How You’ll Create Impact
Stay up to date with changes in employment law and advise the organisation on necessary adjustments
Lead cross-country HR projects, partnering with leaders to align initiatives with business needs as well as regional or functional HR Business Partners
Prepare reports, presentations, business communications, and data summaries as needed
Provide advice on compensation and benefits (C&B), including retention bonuses, and collaborate with finance for budget alignment
Advise leaders on employment relations, policies, terms of employment, and compliance with labor laws
Serve as a liaison for the Works Council, supporting negotiations and updates to the Employee Handbook in collaboration with HRBP/HR Director
Address complex employee inquiries related to benefits, retirement, and compensation
Oversee HR projects, ensuring effective communication, meeting facilitation, progress tracking, and reporting
Coach and mentor HR teams and business leaders on HR processes and best practices
Support HRBPs with talent management initiatives as needed
Advise on long-term sickness and accident-related absences, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies
Act as the primary contact for audit-related HR inquiries
Act as actions under the HR Shared Services Specialist and HR Shared Services Support role if required
What Makes You Stand Out
Proven experience advising managers on HR policies, employee relations, and workforce planning
In-depth knowledge of labor law, social security, and personal income tax for the assigned country/client group, with familiarity in EU data privacy regulations
Knowledge of multi-country employment laws and regulations is an advantage
Experienced in applying HR principles, theories, and best practices to support business and employee needs
Hands-on experience in leading or supporting change management and organizational development projects to drive business transformation
Customer Focus and the ability to build strong partnerships with leaders
Strong Communication & Influencing Skills;
Engages effectively with employees and leaders
Adaptability to navigate ambiguity and finds creative solutions
High Integrity & Confidentiality;
Change Management Expertise to guide teams through organizational transformation
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration or related field
3 to 5 years’ of HR experience, including advisory, business partnering, or specialist HR roles
Proficiency in MS Office
Fluency in English (both spoken and written)
Experience with HCM system
Ticketing system knowledge will be an asset
Travel Expectations
Up to 20%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Title: HR Advisor
Company: Zimmer Biomet
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: HR/Recruitment (Talent Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist), Business (Regulatory Compliance Specialist)
