People and Culture Business Partner

Company Description

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services 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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

NOTE: This role is not open to Relocation or Sponsorship. Only Jersey residents are eligible to apply.

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

Minimum Qualification: 

• First Degree in Human Resources

Experience Required :

• 5 - 7 years experience in People & Culture
• Knowledge and understanding of the role P&C management plays in enabling business commercial and social relevance, acquired through relevant experience. Demonstrated track record successfully implementing integrated, effective & lasting P&C products/solutions in support of business specific objectives and driving better performance in the businesses. Knowledge and application of best in class P&C impact measures. Experience within a multinational company working with senior management teams in a complex environment.

Key Outputs :

• Act as custodian of COE business systems, identifying issues related to their usage and initiating the appropriate action with the relevant stakeholders; promoting effective and efficient usage of all P&C systems.
• Adhere to and advise on the P&C risk and governance framework to ensure that risks are appropriately mitigated in the portfolio/s.
• Adhere to P&C data policies in line with Standard Bank Group (SBG) data standards so that quality data is consistently and appropriately stored, used and managed.
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams regarding workforce planning within work area, confirming compliance with budgetary requirements; contributing to accurate information on costs.
• 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.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Interpreting Data
• Inviting Feedback

Technical Competencies:

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

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