Job Description

Who are we?

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients' investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

What will you do?

The Senior HRBP will be responsible for leading, implementing and delivering HR initiatives aligning to business objectives and needs, partnering with leaders and relevant stakeholders in prioritizing recruitment, performance management,
labour relations, talent management, reward and recognition and initiatives in enhancing people solutions in alignment to the overall HR and business strategy. The Senior HRBP will assist in the development and implementation of the
HR operational plan based on a holistic understanding of our diverse workforce, enabling attraction, development and retention of top talent. The Senior HRBP should have a good understanding of business functions, good communication,
interpersonal, organisational and strategic thinking capabilities.

What will make you successful in this role?

The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Senior HR Business Partner:

Attract Talent:

• Ensure that Recruitment and Selection principles and practices are aligned to the EE transformation plan in order to achieve the agreed upon targets.
• Ensure best practice of recruitment and selection is in place to attract the best talent
• To ensure that effective and appropriate HR Policies and Procedures are in place which meet legal requirements, best practice and organisational objectives
• Evaluate and align internal processes to ensure effective and efficient recruitment and selection.
• Recruit, select and onboard new employees as per the agreed recruitment and selection procedures.
• Work with leaders, having a full understanding of their departments and recruitment requirements.
• To maintain consistent service delivery to ensure client satisfaction.
• Conduct recruitment in alignment to the HR budget.

Develop and Retain Talent:

• Assist managers in identifying gaps for employee development to support delivery of KPI's in alignment to department and overall business strategy.
• Coach managers with regards to HR and people related processes as per clients' needs such as recruitment of talent, industrial relations and performance management.
• Ensure that the Performance Management process and principles are applied by managers as per the process guidelines and timelines.
• Ensure that the performance management principles and processes are understood, adopted and followed across the business.
• Ensure that management implement and execute performance and goals processes on SAP Success Factors (myWorkSpace) within the guided timelines.
• Facilitate the Performance Management process with line management and employees.
• Promote and encourage use of internal reward programmes such as Applause.
• Commit to developing self by remaining up to date with HR best practice, local and international trends.

Connecting Culture to Business Initiatives:

• Ensure that HR processes are aligned and applied as per legislation, policies and internal processes.
• Ensure implementation of legislative and compliance matters relating to labour practices.
• Ensure that HR payroll, benefit and other HR administrative queries are resolved effectively and timeously.
• Ensure that managers and their employees receive effective and appropriate advice and support on the implementation and interpretation of HR policies and procedures
• Assist in the implementation of culture initiatives with the business unit, wider Glacier and Group.
• Provide input to development, testing and implementation of HR modules for SAP Success Factors (myWorkSpace) as it relates to employee information, recruitment and selection, performance and goals, reward and recognition, budgets and succession planning.
• Support employee wellness programmes and initiatives (internal and group wide)
• Ensure that all customer engagement and communications are considered from a TCF perspective as per the TCF requirements.

What will make you successful continues

Lead, Influence and Facilitate Change:

• Act as a change agent to further enhance our growth culture, a culture that is internally and externally focused, empowered, agile, courageous, passionate and accountable.
• Understand the overall organizational structure and make recommendations as business needs continue to evolve.
• Partner with leaders on organization design and team dynamics.
• Support deployment of Group and Retail Affluent HR initiatives and programs.
• Support people agenda items and assist in the implementation of activities as it relates to the various people forums within Glacier.
• Support and assist in the coordination and rollout of HR projects and initiatives.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources
• A minimum of 5 year's relevant HR experience in a similar role
• Experience within the Financial Services Industry would be advantageous
• Up to date knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practices and a strong background in HR.

Competencies

• Client focus
• Cultivates innovation
• Collaborates
• Being resilient
• Drive results
• Planning and organisation
• Influencing and building relationships
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail

Qualification and Experience

Degree with 5 to 6 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Human Resources Administrative Support

Strategic Human Resources Planning and Implementation

Change Management

HR Best Practices

HR Compliance

Personal Attributes

Courage - Contributing independently

Plans and aligns - Contributing independently

Manages complexity - Contributing independently

Ensures accountability - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently

Being resilient - Contributing independently

Collaborates - Contributing independently

Drives results - Contributing independently

Customer focus - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Closing Date: 18 October 2023

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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