Business Partner, People

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To work independently and provide end-to-end People and Culture value chain business partner support for the Business Banking SA Coverage Head office business unit portfolios applying specialist knowledge and judgement to resolve complex challenges. To provide business partnering advisory support to business stakeholders within the allocated portfolio/s of responsibility in Business Banking SA, giving P&C guidance in support of the overall people experience and business objectives in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications

Degree in Human Resources Management / Behavioural Science / Social Science.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 -7 years experience in People & Culture, with strong preference to a partnering role.
• Experience within a multinational company working with senior management teams in a complex environment.
• Track record of successfully implementing integrated, effective People & Culture solutions in support of business specific objectives & driving for a sustainable performance in the businesses.
• Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of the role People & Culture management plays in enabling business commercial & social relevance, whilst remaining relevant to the people within the business.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the full People & Culture value chain and the interrelationships between components, engaging with various stakeholders to enable an effective ecosystem of partners.
• Provide support to the business in aligning the Business Unit strategy to the broader Business Line and P&C strategy, collaborating with business leader/s to design and plan the communication and implementation thereof.
• Monitor staff movements relative to cost allocation and headcount; track and monitor key people metrics such as overtime, headcount and training spend; highlighting areas of concern at relevant forums.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams regarding workforce planning within work area, confirming compliance with budgetary requirements; contributing to accurate information on costs.
• Create a proactive view of emerging risks in the business area by conducting detailed trend analysis on metrics/indicators; providing a summary view to the business together with potential mitigation plans.
• Engage in the implementation of organisational design and change management initiatives within the portfolio/s to support the successful implementation and acceptance thereof, delivering on the People Promise.
• Identify and analyse appropriate sources of data, to gain insights on People & Culture supporting the strategic drivers of the business and/or people experience.
• Interrogate the appropriate use of data to create insights, through predictive analytics, in order to optimise the solution offering and inform decision making processes.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interpreting Data
• Inviting Feedback
• Managing Tasks
• Providing Insights
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Digital Advocacy
• Inclusive Facilitation
• Integrative Leadership
• Organisational Navigation
• Storytelling