People Partner: CIB ARO - Sandton at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Purpose

• The role is accountable for implementation of the CIB ARO People & Culture strategy, as guided by the People Lead for CIB ARO and in collaboration with the CIB People & Culture Team and CIB People Partners across the African presence countries.
• The incumbent contributes to embedding a truly Pan-African CIB business and plays a crucial role in fostering a cohesive and inclusive work culture across the different markets whilst contributing to the strategic alignment of people & culture initiatives with our business objectives.
• The role covers the full suite of people & culture practices, including, talent attraction, development, engagement, reward & recognition, mobility, retention, HR analytics and reporting, enabling leadership decision making as well as being an effective partner to leaders and colleagues in support of their career development and in aid of fostering a thriving work environment.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

People Partnering

• Demonstrate an understanding of the global marketplace, country nuances, competitive position and commercial drivers for a complex, large scale business.
• Use commercial acumen to translate business needs and challenges into clear people & culture initiatives, within the direction set by the Bank and People & Culture function 
• Be a strategic partner to the business, keeping appraised on business performance, needs and strategic priorities, staying aligned with the fast moving, complex and developing environment
• Prioritise relationship-building with business leaders and colleagues across all geographies
• Create a platform for colleagues to confidently engage People & Culture on all matters related to their work experience
• Drive a culture of customer centricity, responsiveness, and a solutionist mind-set

Talent Management

• Work with the People Lead and Business Leads to identify and develop talent and robust succession 
• Specify capability gaps and define talent pools 
• Contribute to strategic resource planning and delivery 
• Contribute to talent reviews, succession planning activities and talent and capability development
• Identify training and development needs, support career growth, and contribute to succession planning

Performance Management

• Facilitate performance consistency checks, offer coaching to managers and colleagues
• Partner with leaders to implement a back-on-track plan for non-performing colleagues

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Collaborate with hiring managers and in-country People Partners to assist in the recruitment process and ensure smooth onboarding experiences for new employees

Data Analysis

• Uses HR metrics, analytics, data, and trends both internally and externally to diagnose business issues and recommend effective solutions
• Compile monthly insights and risk reporting to enable business leaders in decision-making

HR Strategy

• Assist in developing and implementing HR strategies that support the Banks growth, culture, and goals

Change Management

• Support organisational changes by effectively communicating with employees and helping them adapt to new processes.

Compliance

• Ensure adherence to labour laws, regulations, and company policies, promoting a fair and inclusive work environment.

Benefits and Compensation

• Provide guidance on benefits packages, salary structures, and compensation-related matters.

Employee Engagement

• Design and implement initiatives to enhance employee morale, motivation, and overall engagement.

HR Projects

• Lead or contribute to HR projects that enhance processes, systems, and overall HR effectiveness.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to address HR-related challenges and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Your role as an HR People Partner will encompass these responsibilities to support the organization's success and the well-being of its employees

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Human and Social Studies (Required)