HR Business Partner

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
Hybrid
7-7 Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
The Role
Partners with senior leaders across TransUnion Africa to shape organizational design, talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change initiatives. Supports operating-model evolution, strategic growth plans, acquisitions, integrations, and reorganizations. Coaches leaders, identifies talent and development opportunities, develops change programs, measures HR-plan effectiveness, and provides data-driven recommendations. The role is hybrid, requiring at least two days weekly in an assigned office.
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Team Overview

The HR Business Partner works closely with the senior business leaders to understand the strategic direction of the business, determine the HR implications, identify opportunities and enable and enhance the business agenda and ultimately build and execute plans to support that direction. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

 

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

  • The HRBP role is responsible for supporting and enhancing the organisation design and talent strategy for TransUnion Africa.
  • Lead and support the continued evolution of the operating model and three-year strategic growth plans through organisational design, planning and execution.
  • Coach and work with the leadership team on workforce needs and talent plans to identify sources of talent, mobility opportunities and talent development opportunities.
  • Develop related programs or project plans, leverage management principles and communication strategies to support the execution of any organisational change.
  • Measure success of the HR plans, and identify ways to improve the current methods, processes and thinking.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness (culture, collaboration, communication etc) in acquisitions, integrations, and re-organisations through the provision of thought leadership and insightful data in order to guide decision making and deliver proactive solutions.

 

Required Knowledge And Experiences

  • Relevant HR qualification
  • 3 to 5 years of HR Consulting experience as a strategic HR Business Partner in a fast paced corporate  
  • Strong organisational design and change management experience
  • A team player capable of working within a collaborative and fast paced environment
  • Action oriented; analytical thinking, demonstrating strong planning, organising, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to always maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure within a tight timeframe
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint; and Workday

For positions based in South Africa, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the company’s Employment Equity plan and targets.


If you do not hear from TransUnion within three weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.


TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, our Workforce for Good is built on purpose, impact, and opportunity. We empower our people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference for our communities and customers all while being supported to thrive both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on flexibility, wellbeing, and collaboration, you’ll work with exceptional people across the globe, pioneering products, and cutting‑edge technology that truly matters.


At TransUnion Africa, you’ll join a purpose‑driven organisation that invests in its people through competitive rewards, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career development. We offer permanent work‑from‑home flexibility, wellbeing support for you and your family, and access to global exposure and accredited learning so you can grow your career while maintaining balance.


TransUnion Job Title


Sr Consultant, HR Business Partners

Skills Required

  • Relevant HR qualification
  • 3 to 5 years of HR consulting experience as a strategic HR Business Partner in a fast-paced corporate environment
  • Strong organizational design and change management experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proficiency in Workday
  • Analytical thinking, planning, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure within tight timeframes
  • Collaborative, team-oriented, and action-oriented approach

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TransUnion Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — The package includes day-one medical coverage with multiple plan options, HSA/FSA, dental, vision, disability resources, and robust mental-health support (therapy, coaching, EAP).
  • Parental & Family Support — Offerings include 12 weeks of paid parental leave with a gradual return, adoption and caregiver assistance, dependent-care FSA, Care@Work, and recognition for inclusive family benefits such as subsidized childcare and fertility reimbursement.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible time off, 10 paid holidays, two global wellness days, and paid volunteer time indicate a broad time-off program.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
13,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1968

What We Do

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions, and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible, so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.

Why Work With Us

Our culture is welcoming, energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion, creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.

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