Senior People Partner: Group Internal Audit

at  Absa Bank Limited

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
The purpose of this role is to serve as a strategic people partner within the Internal Audit function, offering professional advice, guidance and expertise in addressing business needs through the implementation of Human Capital people strategies.
Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Commercial awareness and strategic partnering:
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of how, through the Human Capital People Strategy, business needs are met.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with highly qualified professionals and exhibit behaviors that align with a professional services culture.
• Proficiency in conducting strategic-level conversations, providing insights that contribute to business unit goals.
• Engaging with executive-level stakeholders and demonstrating the ability to influence at the highest levels.
• Uses analytics both internally and externally to diagnose people issues and strategically position and recommend effective solutions.
• Manages external networks and is well connected with the appropriate bodies to shape the external perception of the Internal Audit Function to be in a position to attract the best capabilities to the function and have influence in the marketplace.
• Trusted Advisor:
• Comprehensive knowledge of the HR value chain, with the capability to leverage human capital strategies to address business needs effectively.
• Skilled in managing end-to-end Human Capital operations, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Proven track record of championing change initiatives and driving organizational transformation to meet evolving business requirements.
• Ownership of end-to-end Human Capital delivery:
• Operates as the relationship manager for business unit leaders and employees to execute the defined people strategy.
• Works with business unit leadership to identify and develop talent and robust succession for the area.
• Has a high level of focus on customer relations. Drives a culture of customer-centricity and responsiveness across the business.
• Qualification/s:
• B Degree / Advanced Diploma
• Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Broad people management knowledge including strategic, commercial, legal, and operational aspects.
• Credible people partner to business in delivering results with a proven track record.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling people data and information.
• Ability to build, develop & lead professional level teams.
• Understanding of the financial services sector within a professional business environment.
• Sound knowledge of the HR value chain and people change management practices.

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Human and Social Studies (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertise

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