HC Business Partner

Who are we?

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients' investment needs.  We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth.  Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

What will you do?

Job Purpose
 

The Human Capital Business Partner will be based at Glacier office in Rosebank and will be responsible for implementing and delivering HC initiatives. To partner with leaders and relevant stakeholders in prioritizing recruitment, performance management, employee relations, talent management, reward and recognition and initiatives in enhancing people solutions in alignment to the overall HC and business strategy.  The HCBP will assist in the implementation of the HC operational plan based on a holistic understanding of our diverse workforce, enabling attraction, development and retention of top talent.  

Key Outcomes

The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the HC Business Partner:

Attract Talent:

• Follow Recruitment and Selection principles and implement practices to support the achievement of the transformation plan.
• Follow best practice with regards to recruitment and selection
• Follow HC Policies and Procedures that are in place which meet legal requirements, best practice and organisational objectives
• Execute internal processes to ensure effective and efficient recruitment and selection.
• Recruit, select and onboard new employees as per the agreed recruitment and selection procedures.
• Work with leaders, having a full understanding of their departments and recruitment requirements.
• To maintain consistent service delivery to ensure client satisfaction.
• Conduct recruitment in alignment to the HC budget.

Develop and Retain Talent:

• Assist managers in identifying gaps for employee development to support delivery of KPI's in alignment to department and overall business strategy.
• Facilitate the Performance Management process with line management and employees.
• Promote and encourage use of internal reward programmes such as Applause.
• Commit to developing self by remaining up to date with HC best practice, local and international trends.

Connecting Culture to Business Initiatives:

• Ensure that HC processes are executed and applied as per legislation, policies and internal processes.
• Support implementation of legislative and compliance matters relating to labour practices.
• Ensure that HC payroll, benefit and other HC administrative queries are resolved effectively and timeously.
• Ensure that managers and their employees receive effective and appropriate advice and support on the implementation and interpretation of HC policies and procedures
• Assist in the implementation of culture initiatives with the business unit, wider Glacier and Group.
• Provide input to development, testing and implementation of HC modules for SAP Success Factors (myWorkSpace) as it relates to employee information, recruitment and selection, performance and goals, reward and recognition, budgets and succession planning.
• Support employee wellness programmes and initiatives (internal and group wide)
• Ensure that all customer engagement and communications are considered from a TCF perspective as per the TCF requirements.

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Lead, Influence and Facilitate Change:

• Act as a change agent to further enhance our growth culture, a culture that is internally and externally focussed, empowered, agile, courageous, passionate and accountable.
• Partner with leaders on organization design and team dynamics.
• Support deployment of Group and Retail Affluent HC initiatives and programs.
• Support people agenda items and assist in the implementation of activities as it relates to the various people forums within Glacier.
• Support and assist in the coordination and rollout of HC projects and initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources
• A minimum of 6 year's relevant HC experience within Financial Services. 
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HC best practices

Competencies 

• Client focus
• Cultivates innovation 
• Collaborates 
• Being resilient 
• Drive results 
• Planning and organisation
• Influencing and building relationships
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail

Attributes

• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Teamwork
• Can-do attitude
• Performance driven
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment

What will make you successful in this role? Qualification and Experience Degree or Diploma with 5 to 8 years related experience. Knowledge and Skills Human Resources Administrative Support Strategic Human Resources Planning and Implementation Change Management HR Compliance HR Best Practices Personal Attributes Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently Plans and aligns - Contributing independently Ensures accountability - Contributing independently Business insight - Contributing independently Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth.
Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies Being resilient - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.  This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.  The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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