People & Culture Business Partner

About the role

Standard Bank Group is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to act as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders, aligning People & Culture initiatives with business objectives so that organizations can perform, grow and sustain themselves. The role uses data, analytics and business insights to influence decisions, drive people-focused solutions and deliver measurable results.

Required profile

• First degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Commerce or a related field.
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management with active membership in the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
• 8-10 years of progressive HR / People & Culture experience, including significant exposure to HR Business Partnering in a large, complex organization.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering integrated People & Culture solutions that improve performance.
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders and working in a multinational or matrixed organization.

Required skills

• Applying and interpreting People & Culture metrics and analytics to evaluate effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Leading organizational change, talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management and culture transformation.
• Building relationships with executives and influencing leaders at senior management level.
• Technical competencies: business acumen, change management, people strategy development, risk management, stakeholder management and influencing.