Standard Bank Group

Junior Business Partner, People & Culture, Personal & Private Banking

Johannesburg, South Africa full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job Description
To provide business partnering advisory services and support to business stakeholders by understanding stakeholder requirements & analysing the appropriate toolkits available to address them. To support the overall people experience within the allocated portfolio/s; analysing & integrating data to resolve problems; escalating complex inquiries to appropriate parties. To act as people champion, facilitating/coordinating all P&C activities & projects to support a transforming organisation.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications

Degree in Human Resources Management / Behavioural Science / Social Science.
Experience required
Minimum 3 -4 years experience in People & Culture, with strong preference to a partnering role.
Track record of problem solving in support of business specific objectives.
Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of the role People & Culture management plays in enabling business commercial & social relevance, whilst remaining relevant to the people within the business.
Experience working with all levels of teams in a complex environment.
Pro-actively support the consistent and effective implementation of P&C initiatives, by providing appropriate information and resolving standard issues for various stakeholders within the designated area of responsibility; enabling a personalised workforce experience.
Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the P&C value chain and the interrelationships between components, engaging with various stakeholders in work conducted to support the facilitation of an effective ecosystem of partners.
Provide support to Line Managers, with reference to the appropriate toolkits, in ensuring the correct processes are adhered to when designing jobs.
Support employees with P&C system/information related queries, providing advice as appropriate.
Maintain up to date system information; sourcing and extracting reports, to support business requests within area of responsibility.
Maintain organisation structures for the designated area/s, ensuring integrity of information is reflected through collaboration with the Organisational Management team.
Track and monitor key people and culture metrics, identifying trends and ensuring value is extracted from such data.
Must be able to interrogate the appropriate use of data to create insights, through predictive analytics, in order to optimise the solution offering and inform decision-making processes.
 
Behavioural Competencies:
 
Adopting Practical Approaches
Articulating Information
Checking Things
Developing Expertise
Establishing Rapport
Examining Information
Following Procedures
Interpreting Data
Managing Tasks
Meeting Timescales
Team Working
Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
Decision Making
Digital Advocacy
Inclusive Facilitation
Integrative Leadership
Organisational Navigation
Storytelling

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Technology & IT Content Writing Data Analysis Human Resources SQL Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Junior Business Partner, People & Culture, Personal & Private Banking role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Standard Bank Group?
  3. Which of Content Writing, Data Analysis and Human Resources have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Content Writing, Data Analysis and Human Resources.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Junior Business Partner, People & Culture, Personal & Private Banking role because I can bring practical experience in Content Writing, Data Analysis and Human Resources, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Standard Bank Group needs from this hire.

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