Job Description

To lead the Human Capital function of Sponsor Segment and Investment Banking Division, drive adoption of the Human Capital Partner delivery model and support and guide Business Human Capital Partners in applying Human Capital programmes and business goals in achievement of business strategy and execution of FirstRand People Strategy.

• Are you someone who can:

• Identify business needs and lead organisational change initiatives.

• Lead people change leadership initiatives and programmes specific to the business area or segment to support the business need.

• Develop and introduce a people strategy to create a culture that drives the vision, mission and objectives of segment or FirstRand.

• Initiate strategic dialogue to build professional working relationships with all stakeholders, displaying excellent abilities to listen, advise, influence, negotiate and present at all levels.

• Lead and facilitate difficult conflict situations into consensual agreements.

• Integrate opinions and information provided by various sources to make strategic decisions.

• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences.

• Continually scan the industry to identify opportunities to create strategic partnerships with key individuals and bodies.

• Find opportunities to leverage relationships and promote knowledge sharing, ideas and insights.

• Represent the organisation on relevant bodies.

• Build and maintain relationships with key industry players both to position the brand favourably and provide direction to industry.

• Shape and drive the segment Human Capital (HC) strategy with a business perspective.

• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic business plans in partnership with Human Capital community across segment or FirstRand.

• Identify segment wide people gaps and define and develop talent themes to drive tactical and operational people plans.

• Keep abreast of industry best practice to enable the formulation of up-to-date strategic plans and policies.

• Provide human capital insights using data analytics to identify trends, problem solving and holistic solutionist thinking.

• Consult and provide solutions related to workforce, talent and organisational matters to senior business leaders.

• Develop forward-thinking solutions based on understanding of relevant business operations and strategies.

• Develop and drive workforce and talent strategic plans.

• Advise on the design and implementation of HC programmes, ensuring programmes remain relevant to the business supported.

• Ensure HC structure and solutions are sustainable and relevant.

• Partner and bring in resources from Experience Architecting to implement HC solutions that meet the distinctive challenges of the business.

• Develop comprehensive strategic talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits plans to meet the human capital objectives.

• Act a trusted advisor across the business and build the credibility of the Human Capital function.

• Partner with the Industrial Relations Team in managing external relationships with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), Labour Court and labour Unions.

• Attend all EXCO and Manco meetings to provide updates on the Human Capital function.

• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and FirstRand internal compliance procedures and requirements.

• Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by Group.

• Design and implement a control framework to ensure the integrity of operations and practices.

• Anticipate and apply and policies/procedures to manage and control both financial and non-financial risks.

• Ensure compliance with audit requirements.

• Investigate and implement measures to correct audit findings.

• Lead and transform the HC function by identifying key HC processes and tools that will create future insights for the business and the HC function aligned to the FirstRand HC People strategy.

• Share learnings and insights with business and HC community to motivate and keep Human Capital and line leaders engaged to deliver on mandated HC requirements.

• Oversee the integration of specialist Human Capital capabilities to enable an innovative and future focused way of work.

• Provide oversight over Human Capital and business projects.

• Empower Human Capital Business Partners to be true business partners that add value and guide business to always do the right thing.

• Support and guide Human Capital Business Partners in partnering effectively with business as and when required and assist them in providing alternatives to add value to their business.

• Hold Human Capital Business Partners accountable for data integrity and execution of required processes and standards.

• Ensure fair and equitable practices by implementing comprehensive Employment Relations policies and procedures.

• Consult with Human Capital partners on the development, implementation and changes to human capital policies and initiatives.

• Review and recommend changes to relevant HC policies and procedures annually or as the need arises.

• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provide advice to relevant stakeholders.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of local and global trends.

• Provide thought leadership and expertise.

• Conduct abstract, conceptual and comparative analysis of high-level reports for strategic decision-making purposes.

• Ensure business strategy of area of accountability is adequately budgeted for to drive the financial performance of the business.

• Apply a customer-centric approach to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Define and facilitate the Business customer service value proposition.

• Drive strategic relationships with relevant peers to enable optimisation of the business value chain.

• Demonstrate leadership by providing strategic direction, fostering high ethical standards in meeting Organisational vision and goals, and design and implement strategies that maximise employee potential.

• Ensure development and implementation of the business Transformation plan and creation of an inclusive culture for employees.

• Lead implementation of performance management plan that optimises delivery and builds a culture of recognition and fairness across the business area.

• You will be an ideal candidate if you…

• Hold a relevant Masters / Hons / Degree in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology

• Have 9 years plus experience in a similar role

• Banking industry experience

• You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate

• Challenging work

• Opportunities to innovate

• We can be a match if you are:

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough

• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

• Love putting our clients at the forefront of what you do

• Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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