Hlamalani Baloyi

Dynamic Strategic and Operational Human Capital Business Partner with over 15 years of experience in HR management and strategy implementation. Expertise in aligning HR initiatives with business goals, driving engagement, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations. Skilled in leading HR in complex, unionized, multi-shift and high-pressure operational environments.

Proven track record of enhancing employee relations through effective conflict resolution and support. Committed to adding value to organizations by fostering a collaborative workplace environment and streamlining HR processes.

Human Capital Business Partner - Barloworld Ingrain, Kliprivier Mill - Kliprivier

(2025-06)

Report to: General Manager/CEO of the Mill. Supervising: 5 (Payroll and HC). Performance Rating: Rating in October 2025 was at 80.5% which is Silver in terms of performance rating scale.

• Implement HR strategy aligned to INGRAIN Mill operations.
• Ensure consistency of HR application and achieve economies of scale in the Mill HR operation.
• Collaborate with Mill management and the HRM ops to determine local plant-level HR plans and KPIs.
• Support and execute strategic HR initiatives at the plant level.
• Facilitate communication for awareness and buy-in to organisational change.
• Champion the INGRAIN employee value proposition at the Mill level.
• Drive strategic and continuous improvement initiatives across all levels and functions, including SHEQ, BBEEE, EE, Change Management, OD, and Competency Management.
• Provide HR support in a dynamic and collaborative Milling environment, directing, coaching, and offering corrective action to typically union wage operators across various shifts.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of all collective bargaining agreements while demonstrating fairness and courage in enforcing plant rules and policies to promote positive employee relations through effective conflict management and issue resolution.
• Identify HR operational needs and adjust staffing levels to meet business demands while minimising costs. Monitor departmental budget and took appropriate actions to achieve departmental budget goals as necessary.
• Collaborate successfully with key customers and stakeholders to attain departmental and broader business objectives.
• Initiate and managed various projects. (Labour cost reduction)
• Oversee the Mill's HR budget together with the HRM Ops and Mill management.
• Align HR measures at the Mill level and motivate efforts to achieve them, thereby enhancing performance while reducing costs and risks.
• Engage and communicate with all employee levels to foster commitment and engagement.
• Cooperate with SS Admin, Ops HR team, and Ops HRM to ensure efficient HR service delivery.
• Institute HR strategy, policies, procedures, and practices in line with agreed Mill objectives and plans.
• Liaise with HRM Ops to support, facilitate, and guide Mill management in human capital decision-making, organisational dynamics, team development, and employee relations.
• Drive and support the implementation of key HR processes at the Mill level, including strategic skills planning, recruitment and selection, induction, compensation and benefits, performance management, competency management, talent management, employment equity, and employee relations.
• Translate, implement, and manage HR projects at the Mill level.
• Cultivate partnerships and build relationships with Mill management teams for coordinated HR service delivery, addressing and supporting line management in handling HR issues.
• Ensure HR is recognised by key stakeholders as a value-adding business partner.
• Assist line management in executing strategies to ensure compliance with safety, health, environment, and community legislation and policies.

HR Manager - Bluu Car Rental

(2023-07 - 2025-06)

Report to: CFO with dotted reporting line to CEO. Supervising: 3 (Payroll and HC). Performance Rating: Rating in October 2024 was at 89% which is Silver in terms of performance rating scale. Reason for leaving: Headhunted

• Coached and enabled managerial capability and effectiveness by ensuring alignment of practices and processes with business and HR strategies.
• Acted as a business partner, facilitator, trusted advisor, and coach on all HR-related issues.
• Mentored managers to effectively execute annual and daily processes: i) Performance Management; ii) Annual Compensation processes in alignment with global practices; iii) Talent Acquisition (recruitment, offers, onboarding); iv) Talent Management Process, succession planning, performance management process.
• Ensured excellence in HR administration across all operations and functions within the Business Unit.
• Supported the business with appropriate HR practices to facilitate business transformation.
• Engaged and communicated with all employee levels to build commitment and engagement.
• Collaborated with line managers to identify key trends, shifts, or issues relating to personnel that impact strategy delivery, ensuring an effective HR plan is in place to address these issues.
• Implemented, drove, and managed fair and consistent recruiting practices aligned with the EE Act.
• Oversaw engagement of successful candidates, ensuring that all necessary documents were completed, signed, and processed through Payroll.
• Recruited, selected, and placed candidates in accordance with the agreed recruitment and selection processes and turnaround times required.
• Created HR documentation, including employee contracts and ad hoc letters.
• Provided guidance and support to line managers on disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Ensured full HR/IR compliance with all labour-related legislation (and other relevant regulations), including BCEA, LRA, SDA, OHASA, etc.
• Facilitated adherence to HR policies and procedures.
• Managed Performance Improvement Plans (PIP).
• Engaged with unions and managed union relationships.
• Executed initiatives at least once a quarter.
• Maintained strong relationships with relevant beneficiaries and/or key stakeholders.
• Implemented and managed HR projects.
• Oversaw and was responsible for EE and related activities in accordance with legislation.
• Managed and supervised health and safety activities in alignment with legislation.
• Provided input for and assisted with the annual B-BEEE audit.
• Compiled and presented monthly management reports on key HR outputs.
• Introduced, implemented, and managed a primary health care initiative (Momentum4me) for the organisation.
• Established an employment equity forum.
• Formed a health and safety forum.
• Developed and implemented an onboarding framework.
• Successfully executed wellness programmes/wellness days.

Human Capital Manager - Avis Budget

(2019-02 - 2023-06)

• Partnered with the business to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborated with stakeholders within the area of responsibility to provide guidance and support for strategic management.
• Oversaw performance management, talent management, organisational development, and change management.
• Analysed data and trends to resolve management and personnel issues.
• Managed employee relations and adhered to OHS requirements.
• Initiated wellness initiatives.
• Prepared and presented HR management reports.
• Facilitated the YES Programme.
• Submitted payroll on time.

HR Manager - Multi Spectrum Properties

(2019-02 - 2023-06)

• Managed and conducted retrenchment processes, hearings, and CCMA-related matters.
• Liaised with external consultants for support during disciplinary actions.
• Organised, scheduled, and reported on cross-departmental training programmes.
• Ensured staff received relevant training in accordance with company objectives.
• Reviewed CVs, liaised with management, and extended offers of employment.
• Facilitated an efficient recruitment process from interview to hire.
• Led employee induction programmes, including contract discussions and policy briefings.
• Ensured new hires were well-acquainted with company culture and expectations.
• Developed, communicated, and maintained HR policies to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Regularly updated policies as necessary to align with evolving labour laws.
• Coordinated and managed Department of Labour inspections for all branches.
• Ensured all branches complied with safety and labour regulations.
• Led Employment Equity committee meetings and implemented equity objectives.
• Submitted the annual Employment Equity report in accordance with legal requirements.
• Submitted necessary reports to the Compensation Commission, CHIETA SDL, and Employment Equity bodies.
• Oversaw UIF forms and exit processes for departing employees.
• Maintained an up-to-date exit list and managed the administrative aspects of staff exits.
• Managed staff leave via the ESS system, tracking various leave types (e.g., maternity, medical).
• Ensured accurate leave records and compliance with company policies.
• Managed provident fund changes for payroll, including monthly submissions, and provided essential HR data to payroll for accurate processing.
• Worked closely with payroll to resolve any HR-related issues.
• Facilitated mediation and assistance in resolving workplace conflicts.

Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management, Regents Business School,

● NQF 7 – Completed

Certificate, Labor Relations Management, Regents Business School,

● Completed

Certificate, Project Management, ICHAF,

● NQF 5 – Completed

Matric, Senior Certificate, ,

● Geography, Business Economics, English, Afrikaans, Economics, Xitsonga, Accounting