People & Culture Business Partner at Absa Group

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

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Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for implementing the People strategy for the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder is required to support the Exco Members/Function heads and all Line Managers in delivery of their strategy by providing HR ‘best practice’ solutions in all areas, ensuring robust HR Governance Execution and Employee Engagement. The PBP will drive all People Culture Transformation and Change projects initiatives.

Job Description

The job holder is responsible for implementing the People strategy for the business. Reporting to the Managing Director, the jobholder is required to support the Exco Members/Function heads and all Line Managers in delivery of their strategy by providing HR ‘best practice’ solutions in all areas, ensuring robust HR Governance Execution and Employee Engagement. The PBP will drive all People Culture Transformation and Change projects initiatives.

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or any Social Sciences
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• Post graduate Diploma in Human Resources
• Full Member of IHRM a must
• CHRP Qualification a Must
• Coaching experience on People Managers preferred
• 5+ years of experience in HR generalist roles preferably in a financial institution
• Experience in use of key HR systems
• Experience in Culture Transformation key

Knowledge & Skills:

• Client Relationship management
• People strategy development
• Senior Stakeholder Management
• Change and Programme Management
• Knowledge of Resource Management, rostering tools and practices.
• Knowledge of Performance Management Process
• Detailed knowledge of Learning and Talent Development practices
• Thorough knowledge of labour and employment legislation
• People orientation

Competencies ( Maximum of 8 competencies)

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking
• Strong trend analysis skills
• Strategic thinking & Drive
• Commercial awareness and business acumen
• Leadership & Communication for impact
• Decisiveness and Judgement
• Relationship management & networking
• Adapting and change management
• Performance Consulting Skills
• Coaching & Mentorship

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Human and Social Studies (Required)