HR Business Partner

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.

We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at www.momentumgroupltd.co.za

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Role Purpose Provide generalist Human Capital support across the ambit of the Human Capital value chain, in order to ensure that the business achieves its strategic objectives through people management.

Requirements 5 years human capital partnering or related advisory experience across the human capital value chain.

Experience In The Financial Industry (preferred). Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Behavioural Sciences, or a related discipline (essential)

Honour's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Behavioural Sciences, or a related discipline (desirable)

Registered Psychometrist, independent practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities PROCESS

Engage and partner with business to understand their needs to develop and implement integrated tactical and operational people plans and Human Capital solutions in response to business and people challenges.

Collaborate with stakeholders, Human Capital, Group and Human Capital Enablement to develop and implement initiatives aimed at optimising and managing organisational design, organisational effectiveness, employee engagement and retention.

Partner with Human Capital teams to deliver effective, efficient, integrated and value added Human Capital solutions to business in line with business needs.

Drive the implementation and adoption of various Human Capital practices and processes using various tools such as facilitating sessions to educate employees and line managers on these practices.

Promote efforts to measure employee satisfaction and climate within supported client groups, and facilitate action planning to improve employee engagement and overall workplace culture.

Implement leadership development initiatives in partnership with OE, OD and L&D, to empower and enable leaders across business and actively management of leadership development programs.

Partner with L&D team to identify training and development initiatives to address any learning or development challenges in line with business needs.

Influence key business decisions to ensure the effective management of employees through the fair, efficient and pragmatic application of best practice.

Support HC Head on business unit restructures, organisational design elements and manage the organisational change.

Provide leadership, consultation and advice to business in the areas of workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance management and retention to align the needs of the business to the workforce.

Act as trusted advisor and expert on people management to employees and managers across the employee lifecycle.

Support business in the implementation of people practices in line with People Strategies and the operational needs of the business.

Utilise trends and metrics to develop, optimise and implement Human Capital solutions that address key business challenges and drive business objectives.

Keep abreast of industry trends and best practice to optimise service offering, ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

CLIENT

Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.

Deliver on expectations of clients and internal and external stakeholders.

Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.

Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Continuously monitor turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance client service delivery.

Drive client service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards in order to ensure that clients receive appropriate advice and after sales service.

Manage client query processes and ensure that queries are tracked, accurately resolved and used as a mechanism to improve client service and business processes

PEOPLE

Actively work on building and nurturing productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders, with a focus on effective communication and shared goals.

Engage in change initiatives within the organisation, focusing on positively influencing and contributing to their successful implementation.

Generate and promote innovative ideas, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the team and organisation.

Select and recruit suitably qualified talent in line with Employment Equity principles and the business culture.

Assume full responsibility for managing and advancing own career development, including setting clear goals and pursuing opportunities for growth.

FINANCE

Actively seek and propose targeted solutions to improve cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Actively participate in the identification and proposal of targeted solutions aimed at improving cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency within your specific department or area.

Manage financial and company resources within area of responsibility, demonstrating responsible stewardship and adherence to established guidelines and policies.

Competencies Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Employment Equity Act (EEA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), and Labour Relations Act (LRA).
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.
• Relationship management and Communication skills
• Influencing and Facilitation skills
• Critical thinking and Problem solving skills
• Business acumen
• Examining Information and Providing Insight
• Interacting with People and Establishing Rapport
• Understanding People and Making Decisions
• Managing Tasks and Upholding Standards
• Embracing Change