HR Business Partner

To facilitate and integrate alignment to Nedbank CIB Human Resources processes; practices and provides advice and services to optimise Human Capital within Nedbank CIB by operating as a strategic business partner.

Job Responsibilities

• Address business needs and improve results by providing and delivering solutions relating to human capital through systems, products and projects.
• Deliver required HR people results by managing the adherence to all HR policies, procedures and legislation regarding the full HR value chain.
• Continuously develop professional and Human Resources knowledge through identifying training and courses for self development.
• Share knowledge and educate team and colleagues in areas of expertise and thought leadership.
• Successfully obtain acceptance and buy-in from stakeholders for proposed projects, systems, products and services through stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure strategic alignment between HR and line business by aligning HR objectives with business strategy and objectives.
• Incorporate the business strategic elements into the HR objectives by interpreting HR strategies.
• Participate in the development of the business unit business plan through alignment of HR strategy with the overall business strategy.
• Meet business needs by identifying specific HR initiatives and turning them into viable projects.
• Deliver value, long term efficiency, productivity and sustainability to the business by managing the delivery of projects.
• Consult on all HR policies, processes and procedures by providing advice to line business.
• Support transformation goals by assisting with the facilitation and implementation of change and transformation processes and activities.
• Promote culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by encouraging awareness of diversity amongst stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyse employment equity trends, and ensure corrective action where necessary by interpreting staff turnover trends and its impact on transformation.
• Continuously improve business work methods, processes and systems through research, analysis and value adding solutions to Nedbank.
• Review HR work methods, processes and systems for continuous improvement.
• Provide input into transformation tools for measuring actions and behaviours of leaders through participation in culture and employee surveys.
• Understand and meet client needs through building relationships and networking with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop collaborative and professional internal relationships with the HR fraternity for alignment and meeting line business needs.
• Smooth the work flow by seeking opportunities to share and educate stakeholders in areas of expertise and thought leadership.
• Continuously develop professional and HR knowledge through identifying training and courses for self development.
• Share knowledge and educate team and colleagues in areas of expertise and thought leadership through team meetings, presentations and general discussions.
• Successfully obtain acceptance and buy-in from stakeholders for proposed projects, systems, products and services through stakeholder engagement.
• Understand and meet client needs through building relationships and networking with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop collaborative and professional internal relationships with the HR fraternity for alignment and meeting line business needs.
• Comply, monitor and take corrective action relating to risk standards by flagging people risks and incorporating risk management aspects back into the HR processes.

Essential Qualifications

• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

• Honours HR related degree

Essential Certifications

• SABPP registration preferred, IPM registration preferred

Minimum Experience Level

• 2 – 4 years experience in HR generalist consulting role
• CIB experience

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business metrics applied to the HR function
• Employee engagement methodologies
• Employment Equity / DTI plans/labour legislation
• Human Resources systems
• Principles of project management
• Remuneration policies and principles
• Company policies and procedures
• Company vision and strategy
• Forecasting HR needs
• Job analysis and profiling approaches
• Mediation and conflict management processes to use between managers and employees

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Partnerships
• Earning Trust
• Decision Making
• Facilitating Change
• Resolving Conflict
• Business Acumen
• Sales Persuasion
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Employment Equity Statement

Preference to be given to underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566