Standard Bank Group

Runs banking and financial services across Africa

People & Culture Business Partner

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeJohannesburg, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, Organisational Development, or a related field is required.
A minimum of 5–10 years of experience in People & Culture or Human Resources business partnering is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of how People & Culture enables business performance, commercial success, and social relevance is required.
A successful track record implementing integrated, effective, and sustainable People & Culture initiatives that support business-specific objectives and improve business performance is required.
Experience measuring and evaluating the impact of People & Culture interventions using best-practice metrics and analytics is required.
Experience partnering with senior management teams in a complex, multinational environment is required.
The ability to influence stakeholders, manage change, and drive organisational effectiveness is required.
Knowledge of Human Resources and People & Culture practices, employment legislation, and organisational development principles is required.
An understanding of business strategy and how People & Culture contributes to organisational performance is required.
Experience in workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, and change management is required.
Knowledge of HR metrics, people analytics, and best-practice measurement frameworks is required.
Stakeholder management, influencing, consulting, and communication skills are required.
The ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and work in a complex, fast-paced, multinational environment is required.
Strategic business partnering, organisational development and change management, talent management and workforce planning, employee relations and engagement, data-driven decision-making and people analytics, and communication and consultation skills are required.

Responsibilities

Provide independent, end-to-end People and Culture value-chain business partner support for assigned portfolios, applying specialist knowledge and judgement to resolve complex challenges.
Advise business stakeholders in assigned portfolios on People and Culture matters, supporting the employee experience and business objectives.
Partner with business leaders and drive people strategies that support business performance, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and deliver integrated People and Culture solutions aligned with business objectives.

Desired Qualifications

A postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline is advantageous.
Professional HR certification and/or membership in a recognised professional body, such as SABPP or equivalent, is advantageous.
Training or certification in Change Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Leadership Development, or People Analytics is beneficial.

Job Description

To work independently and provide end-to-end People and Culture (P&C) value chain business partner support for relevant portfolio/s, 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, giving P&C guidance in support of the overall people experience and business objectives in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications

Matric, Diploma
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, Organisational Development, or a related field.
Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline will be advantageous.
Professional HR certification and/or membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. SABPP or equivalent) will be advantageous.
Relevant training or certification in areas such as Change Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Leadership Development, or People Analytics will be beneficial.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting Contract/Temporary opportunity to contribute to a people-focused organization where you will play a critical role in shaping business success through innovative and impactful People & Culture strategies.

We are seeking an experiencedPeople & Culture Business Partner to partner with business leaders and drive people strategies that support business performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering integrated People & Culture solutions aligned with business objectives.

Minimum 5-10 years' experience in People & Culture / Human Resources Business Partnering.
Proven knowledge and understanding of the role People & Culture plays in enabling business performance, commercial success, and social relevance.
Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing integrated, effective, and sustainable People & Culture initiatives that support business-specific objectives and drive improved business performance.
Strong experience in measuring and evaluating the impact of People & Culture interventions using best-practice metrics and analytics.
Experience partnering with senior management teams within a complex, multinational environment.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage change, and drive organizational effectiveness.

Knowledge & Skills

Sound knowledge of Human Resources and People & Culture practices, employment legislation, and organisational development principles.
Strong understanding of business strategy and the role of People & Culture in driving organisational performance.
Experience in workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, and change management.
Knowledge of HR metrics, people analytics, and best-practice measurement frameworks.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, consulting, and communication skills.
Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and operate within a complex, fast-paced, and multinational environment.

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
Strategic business partnering
Stakeholder management and influencing skills
Organizational development and change management
Talent management and workforce planning
Employee relations and engagement
Data-driven decision-making and people analytics
Strong communication and consultation skills

Technical Competencies:

Decision Making
Digital Advocacy
Inclusive Facilitation
Integrative Leadership
Organisational Navigation
Storytelling

Additional Information

About the Company

Standard Bank Group

Runs banking and financial services across Africa

Standard Bank Group operates banking, insurance and investment businesses focused on Africa, serving individuals, families, businesses and institutional clients. Its services cover everyday accounts and payments, savings and lending, business finance, corporate transactions and investment banking. The group also manages insurance, asset management and wealth offerings that support clients through different financial needs and stages of life. Local banking operations connect with international centres and offshore hubs to support cross-border activity, trade and access to financial markets. Founded in 1862, the group is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded: 1862

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