Human Resources Business Partner

Financial Services

Central Johannesburg

Permanent

Updated August 17, 2010

The key aspects of this role are to support and educate line managers in the execution of HR-related activities and monitor line adherence to HR best practice and principles in order to help the Bank achieve pre-eminence through its people.

This is a diverse role which includes management of the broader human resources environment, people resources, supporting recruitment processes and people development, entrenching the bank's reward philosophy and providing strategic human resources advice. Human Resources is required to become a true partner to the business rather than just a governance or support function. This requires the role holder to increase business management knowledge to a large extent and to demonstrate commercial understanding of business requirements at a new level. The current pace of change in the organisation is substantial and therefore the demands on the role are numerous and deadlines are often tight. The successful candidate must be able to operate in a dynamic environment and interact at all levels.

Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will be an articulate and professional candidate with excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a rewarding but demanding environment. In addition, it is likely that you will have the following:

At least 5 years formal work experience, preferably in financial services
At least 3 years in Human Resources in a project management or HR support function
Formal qualification in business management, commerce or industrial psychology or requisite experience

About our client
The Absa Group Limited (Absa), listed on the JSE Limited, is one of South Africa's largest financial services groups offering a complete range of banking, assurance and wealth management products and services. Absa's business is conducted primarily in South Africa. In addition to this, the Group has equity holdings in banks in Mozambique and Tanzania. Absa is a subsidiary of Barclays Bank PLC. Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services with an extensive international presence in Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia.

What's on offer
Competitive package + Bank Benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +27 (0)11 303 8300.  Job Ref: 4161
Your application will be sent to Gareth Davies.