Specialist: People function- Port Elizabeth at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• To provide advice and support in the development and implementation of area of specialisation planning and associated service delivery processes, methods and techniques; enabling the provision of sound human resources expertise.

Job Description

• Commercial awareness and strategic partnering: Accountable for the execution and implementation of the BU people strategies that supports the delivery of the BU area plans.
• Sets clear direction and plans for 6 – 12 months, and is able to adjust and vary resources in response to changing situations.
• Has a basic understanding of the global market place, competitive position and commercial drivers for a complex, large scale business.
• Uses analytics, data and trends both internally and externally to diagnose management issues and recommend effective solutions. Actively networks with colleagues outside team and with external contacts in the market.
• Engages in understanding the vision and understands their contribution in the delivery.  

Trusted Advisor:

• Provides advice to the management team on people matters and acts as a sounding board and coach.
• Has influence and credibility with managers in their Business Unit.
• Coach and mentor business leaders, providing challenge where required.

Execute HR Delivery:

• Provides service and advice on the following key HR processes to their client by undertaking the following:
• Operationalise the business strategy into a people strategy for management teams and ensure that workforce plans are embedded with relevant analytics and insights
• Support and participates in major and HR Projects.
• Identify capability gaps and define talent pools in conjunction with Management teams.
• Takes ownership of resourcing planning and delivery for Management teams and their staff and participate in management role hiring.
• Responsible for Management team talent reviews, succession planning activities and talent and capability development.
• Delivers Leadership and Learning programmes via specialists, specifies internal capabilities gaps and ensures relevant assessments, development and coaching in place.
• Drives the management teams Remuneration and performance strategy and provides input and manages the management teams’ compensation, takes ownership of pay cycle and Remuneration plan delivery.
• Ensures effective employee engagement for the Business Unit in conjunction with the Functional Leader, supporting the HR Operations planning and service quality management.
• Consistently meets customer needs within time, resources and budget constraints, and delivers against overall targets.
• Sophisticated understanding of processes and applications within the teams and can utilise those needed for the role without difficulty.
• Ensures seamless delivery and interaction with specialist teams for their area.
• Assists in implementation of projects.
• Case manages more complex issues than transactional tasks – which are to be sourced via HR Operations.
• Empower line managers to undertake people management responsibilities.

Education

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