Job Description

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses.

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Role Purpose

To support the implementation and execution of human capital practices and partner with management to enable business objectives.

Requirements

B.Com degree.
1-3 years HC business partnering experience.
Registered Psychologist / Psychometrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or Registered member with South African Board for People Practices (SABPP). (Advantageous)*

Knowledge of South African Labour relations and legislation Acts (i.e., BCEA, EEA, LRA etc.).
Understanding of human resources management and labour practices, principles, and regulations.
Familiarity with ethical standards and confidentiality practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

Business Partnering and Consultation:

Assist in engaging and partnering with business to understand their needs and support the development and implementation of integrated tactical and operational people plans and Human Capital solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders within the Momentum Investments HC team and Group HC to support initiatives aimed at optimising and managing organisational design, organisational effectiveness, employee engagement, and retention.
Support the Head of HC and Senior HCBP of the planning unit in delivering effective, efficient, integrated, and value-added Human Capital solutions to business in line with business needs.
Influence key business decisions to ensure effective management of employees through fair, efficient, and pragmatic application of best practices.
Provide consultation and advice to business within the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, IR matters, recognition, exit management.

Human Capital Practices and Processes:

Assist in driving the implementation and adoption of various Human Capital practices and processes, including facilitating sessions to educate employees and line managers.
Ensure employees comply with Group requirements and assist in closing any gaps (e.g., relevant medical aid proof, listing beneficiaries).
Promote efforts to measure employee satisfaction and climate within supported client groups, and assist in facilitating action planning to improve employee engagement and workplace culture.
Support the execution, monitoring, and reporting of improvement initiatives.
Assist in implementing leadership development initiatives in partnership with OD and L&D to empower and enable leaders across business.
Identify training and development initiatives to address learning or development challenges in line with business needs.
Play an active role in ensuring requirements of WSP and ATR reporting are met for the L&D team to report on Momentum Investments Group holistically.
Support the Head of HC with OD interventions in respective areas.

Recruitment and Talent Management:

Support Senior HCBP in maintaining external talent maps and using them for recruitment.
Ensure PSL agencies can deliver on needs and manage relationships with them.
Implement a consistent and positive recruitment process.
Develop role profiles for new roles and ensure accurate advertising.
Conduct world-class interviews and ensure a great employee experience.
Request bookings for assessments and provide feedback.
Regularly report on recruitment progress and ensure offer letters and package calculators meet quality requirements.
Provide appropriate feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
Support Head of HC and Senior HCBP on all talent management activities and interventions.
Ensure role profiles are accurate and linked to correct levels.
Drive recognition practices within functional areas.

Performance Management:

Be knowledgeable about the performance excellence (PE) practice and assist in driving performance.
Ensure employees have KPIs, regular discussions and PDPs and report on their status.
Support poor performance management processes.

Onboarding and Employee Engagement:

Manage the onboarding process for employees ensuring great employee experience.
Conduct follow-up interviews and compile reports as requested by Senior HCBP.
Maintain effective record-keeping for reporting purposes.
Manage the exit process and conduct exit interviews.

Relationship Building and Industry Knowledge:

Build strong and solid relationships with key stakeholders, both internally (team, leaders, and employees) and externally (agencies, external providers, etc.).
Understand internal clients business model and realities to partner effectively.
Be a team player and prioritise team success.
Keep abreast of trends, legislation, and best practices within the HC industry to optimise service delivery.

Competencies

Attention to detail.
Excellent client service.
Strong communicatio skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
* Continuous learning.