HR Business Partner – Bayport Financial Services Botswana

Job Description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) partners with business leaders and line managers to translate Bayport Financial Services Botswana’s people strategy into practical, business-focused HR solutions. Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, the role provides advisory and operational support across workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, rewards, and HR reporting. The HRBP supports a high-performance culture, organizational effectiveness, and compliant people practices aligned with Botswana labour laws and Bayport Group policies.

Job Summary

• Employer: Bayport Financial Services Botswana
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Gaborone, Botswana
• Category: Human Resources
• Closing Date: 2026-11-13

Key Responsibilities

• Align people plans and HR initiatives with business objectives and the People & Culture strategy.
• Provide workforce insights, organizational design support, and ensure policy and legal compliance.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities to attract and retain talent.
• Support succession planning, talent reviews, career development, and internal mobility.
• Coordinate performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and improvement plans.
• Identify and facilitate learning, leadership development, and succession initiatives.
• Advise and support managers and employees on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and labour law compliance.
• Drive employee engagement, wellness, inclusion, culture, and change management initiatives.
• Support remuneration, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure efficient HR operational support.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports, workforce trends, and employee insights to support decision-making.
• Monitor HR action plans and contribute to process, system, and service improvements.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, company policies, and governance standards.
• Maintain auditable HR documentation and manage confidential information responsibly.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, employees, and Group Human Capital stakeholders.
• Communicate HR policies and coordinate effectively with external partners and service providers.
• Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Head of People and Culture in support of Bayport Financial Services Botswana’s business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Sound understanding of HR practices, employee relations, and applicable employment legislation.
• Membership of a recognized HR professional body or a relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or Business Administration will be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in a Generalist HR, HR Business Partner, or similar role with demonstrated ability to advise managers and deliver practical HR solutions.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employee relations, performance management, talent management, and Botswana labour legislation.
• Experience using HR information systems, preparing workforce reports, and interpreting HR data to support decision-making.
• Minimum of 5 year’s experience on HR Business Partner.
• Experience in financial services or a similarly customer-focused and performance-driven environment.
• Experience supporting organizational change, employee engagement, talent management, and workforce planning.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a comprehensive application, complete with an updated curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications, to [email protected] no later than 13 November 2026. Applicants must clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of their application email.