Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.
Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Capital Business Partner - South South/South East Region
Job ID: 12829 Location: Nigeria
Division: Human Resources
Employment Type Full Time - Permanent
Main Purpose of the job
To develop and implement HR Strategic solutions aligned with business needs and expectations
To advise BU Leaders on People related issues and themes
To act as a business partner to PBB by embedding the Bank’s HR Strategy and by providing professional HR guidance and support to relevant client groups to add value to the business
To ensure the most effective utilization and development of the banks Human resource in line with Group strategies and values in order to maintain high standards of professionalism and service quality
Provide thought leadership on Human Capital management to PBB EXCO, and to the Bank’s Management
Provide change management, organizational design and other organizational transformation initiatives
Key Responsibilities - Major Tasks and Responsibilities
Competitive Reasoning:
To develop and implement initiatives in consultation with the BUs that will help Stanbic IBTC become the Employer of Choice and to strengthen Stanbic’s employer Brand
Management Discipline:
Develop, review and recommend HR policies and procedures to enable the business to develop its business strategy
Review and reengineer HR Consultation activities to improve service delivery to embed and discipline and standards in all HR Processes
Report on HR activities to the relevant PBB EXCO and Country EXCO in a timely and accurate manner
Develop and promote feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes
Customers:
Embed a customer service culture through HR initiatives and participation in Country initiatives
Develop and implement a Consulting Model that will ensure HR initiatives are aligned with Business expectations
Engage HR Specialist Units and incorporate expertise in the development of BU Specific solutions
Our people:
Develop and Implement a thorough workforce plan for the BU that will deliver a sustainable talent pipeline
Drive participation and engagement in Organizational Learning, Talent Management, Engagement and Leadership initiatives within the BU
Promote the performance culture, encourage BU leaders and employees to take ownership of individual and team performance
Advise BU Leadership on appropriate reward strategy to recognize high performance and support achievement of business plans in line with Group guidelines and best practice. Ensure internal equity amongst all staff with fair and consistent policies
Build and develop a professional HR Business Partners to support the delivery of business strategy/performance
Champion initiatives to support leadership development and acculturation throughout the Bank
Provide expert advice and coaching to employees where appropriate
Understand employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns
Communities:
Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve HR policies and practices to enhance overall business performance
Raise the profile of the bank among other peer organizations in the Region through regular networking and building effective relationships with the government and regulatory authorities and maintaining professional best practice
Risk Management:
Ensure that all staff related policies, procedures and practices comply with local regulatory requirements, reflect best practices and are within Group policies
Support the establishment of operational risk controls, key risk indicators and risk management procedures relating to HR service delivery, resourcing and day to day management of the HR function
Others:
To participate fully and support all Bank activities geared at the development of the business, managing business risks or any strategic goals of the business
Required Skills and Qualifications
Problem solving, planning and decision making
Decisions that are within the purview of the role
Operational decisions within HR Business Partners
Proposal generation and review for all policy changes
Decisions for which sanctions/approvals have to be taken from the higher authority
Issues that may impact on the entire organization or have a spill-over from the distinct BU will require consideration and approval from Country Head- HR
A very high degree of judgement ability is a critical requirement in almost every aspect of this job.
Examples include:
Judgement is primarily required in assessing, evaluating and choosing between different often-conflicting options in relation to human resources strategy, resource management, HR Operations to build internal efficiencies, manpower planning and compensation strategy aligned to drive business performance
Forecasting manpower needs and deciding on appropriate course of action
Careful evaluation of remuneration policies to ensure equity and recognition of market trends
Handling sensitive issues and counselling staff
Formulation of appropriate HR strategies and policies with full cognizance of future implications and effective alignment of key business drivers
Required Competencies
Knowledge, Experience and Personal Competencies:
A professional or relevant post graduate qualification is essential
Strong interpersonal skills
High level of analytical ability
Commercially, culturally and diversity aware, high sensitivity to the social, economic and political environment
Knowledge of the banking and financial services industry is a distinct advantage]