Junior Business Partner, People & Culture

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: Group Functions

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 provide business partnering advisory services and support to business stakeholders by understanding stakeholder requirements & analysing the appropriate toolkits available to address them. To support the overall people experience within the allocated portfolio/s; analysing & integrating data to resolve problems; escalating complex inquiries to appropriate parties. To act as people champion, facilitating/coordinating all People & Culture (P&C) activities & projects to support a transforming organisation.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Human Resources

Additional Information

Experience: 3-5 years good understanding of the role People & Culture management plays in enabling business commercial and social relevance, acquired through relevant working experience. A demonstrated track record of problem solving in support of business specific objectives. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise business stakeholders in designated area/s on application of P&C policies and procedures to ensure that people decisions made in the business do not introduce risk to the business.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the P&C value chain and the interrelationships between components, engaging with various stakeholders in work conducted to support the facilitation of an effective ecosystem of partners.
  • Identify and facilitate cross functional touch points; ensuring engagement between areas in blending new functions, jobs and roles.
  • Identify, recommend and/or implement practices that enhance the employee experience related to P&C activities.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Establishing Rapport
  • Managing Tasks
  • Meeting Timescales
  • Team Working
  • Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

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