Who We Are

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) is the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals. With 6,600 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. Today, with $3.3 billion in annual revenue, we are the second largest in our industry, providing products that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

 

Position Title

Human Resources Business Partner

Reports to

Human Resources Manager: KZN Sands

 

Location

South Africa - KZN Sands (Empangeni)

 

Primary Responsibilities
 

Business Partnership

• Operationalize Tronox HR Strategy, Policies & Procedures in area of responsibility.
• Provide a professional HR consulting service to the allocated Business Unit(s)
• Partner with Line Managers in the management of employment costs, time and attendance and contractor management
• Establish professional networks and contribute towards alignment of HR Practices to sector best practices.

 

Talent Management and Culture

• Operationalize Tronox Talent Management processes in area of responsibility.
• Advise on long & short lists for selection purposes & align to EE plan.
• Contribute towards effective management of change.
• In partnership with the HR Manager, support allocated Business Units in effective management of corporate processes, in line with the corporate calendar, including but not limited to, workforce planning, promotion and progression, succession planning, end of year reviews and compensation processes.

 

Compliance, Governance and Assurance

• Ensure adherence to all applicable legislation in area of responsibility, including the LRA, BCEA, Mining Charter & relevant Codes of Good Practice.
• Ensures execution of Employment Equity, Diversity and all initiatives which support the Transformation agenda in close partnership with leaders and Line Managers.
• Ensures execution of HR commitments on the SLP, for area of responsibility.
• Identify and highlight people risks, including risks associate with non-compliance with legislation in area of responsibility.

 

Leadership and Culture

• In partnership with the Learning and Development and Talent functions, support all leadership and culture initiatives within Tronox, including leadership development, coaching and 360-degree feedback processes.
• Contribute towards robust changes management plans to support all planned changes in area of responsibility.
• Support all initiatives aimed at embedding Tronox values and code of conduct

 

Employee Relations

• Overall responsibility for the ER climate which support organizational goals for area of responsibility, in partnership with the HR Manager and Manager: Employee Relations & Transformation.
• Contribute towards coaching and education of Line Managers on appropriate employee relations approaches, in line with Tronox values, code of conduct, policies and applicable legislation.

 

Organization Design and Data Management

• Ensure adherence to the business unit organization design and contribute towards all processes linked to organizational design.
• Ensure that all organizational and people data is accurate both in Tronox systems and all applicable documents.
• Support all optimization initiatives and ensure appropriate change management methodology is applied.
• Support revision of role profiles or drafting of new ones where appropriate.
• Responsible for the development of career paths for individuals in area of responsibility.
• Validating data integrity in area(s) of responsibility.
• Oversee all master data changes in systems and data integrity in area of responsibility, and adhering to data security and POPI act requirements.

 

Financial Control

• Contribute towards development and effective management of budgets.
• Contribute towards effective management of employment and other costs, in business units supported as well as HR.

 

HR Administration

• Monitor the provision of HR administration support for the business, encompassing HR record maintenance, leave administration, HR system maintenance and administration, and payroll administration.
• Support and develop subordinates to ensure optimal delivery of HR Administration in support of the full employee life cycle.
• Support and ensure excellent delivery of all administration linked to onboarding new employees.
• Support and ensure excellent delivery of all administration linked to off boarding, including the termination administration and management of employees.

 

Health, Safety, Environment and Learning

• Adhere to Safety & Health programme goals & objectives.
• Support subordinates in understanding of organizational Health and Safety requirements.
• Support all audit processes , including but not limited to compliance with ISO requirements, Safety, Health, and SLP audits.
• Adhere to the company's environmental management programmes and objectives aligned to legislation.
• Take part in relevant internal forums to identify best practices across functional areas.
• Participates and contributes in relevant industry forums & network groups.
• Fosters close working relationships with line management.

 

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Human Resource Management or Organizational Psychology (NQF Level 7)
• Post graduate degree / Honors will be an added advantage
• Registration with a Human Resource professional body would be advantageous
• 8-10 years’ experience as a Human Resources Generalist, preferably in Mining Industry
• Driver’s License and own vehicle required
• MS Office Suite
• Experience using HR information systems (e.g. SAP Success Factors or similar)
• Previous experience of reviewing Payroll and overseeing HR audit controls
• Ability to contribute and lead in different disciplines within HR, including but not limited to: talent management, compensation & benefits, organizational development, employee relations, organized labour, and diversity, equity & inclusion.
• Working knowledge of applicable labour legislation
• Hands-on experience in end-to-end employee lifecycle processes

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Please note:

• Application closes Friday, 16 May 2025
• Appointments will be made in accordance with the Tronox Employment Equity Policy.
• Females and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
• Verification background checks and pre-employment medicals will be done on all applicants

*Should you not hear from Tronox within four (4) weeks of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.