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Lead: Human Capital Business Partner - TygervalleyFull job descriptionWho we are?Sanlam Investment GroupThe Sanlam Investment Group is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in-house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public, actively and passively managed, to develop investment solutions that are in our clientsxe2x80x99 best interests and have a positive impact on society. Backed by the Sanlam Groupxe2x80x99s balance sheet, the Sanlam Investment Group has a true competitive advantage in its ability to invest alongside clients, particularly in private markets where impact investing drives the agenda. The Sanlam Investment Group is one of the largest, most diversified financial services and investment firms in Southern Africa with assets under management and administration of more than R2 trillion. It is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor and one of the largest black-empowered asset managers on the African continent.EnvironmentTo provide Human Capital consultation to assigned business units and to be instrumental in facilitating and implementing agreed deliverables. These business deliverables will be aligned to Human Capital Strategy/Business Strategy.Collaborate to develop and implement best practice HC programs, policies and systems that support the organisationxe2x80x99s leaders and managers in managing their units and meeting their strategic priorities. Key to the success of the HCBP is the ability to develop a strategic partnership in their xe2x80x98day to dayxe2x80x99 work within assigned portfolios. This comes from understanding the business key strategic challenges and providing HC intervention to help the leaders achieve their goals and create positive and productive workplaces.Key responsibilitiesThe Lead HCBP will take ownership of the employee experience across the employee lifecycle for the business area, attending to: Delivery on talent acquisition with the support of the Talent Acquisition specialistsDrive talent management and succession planning at a BU level.Execute the talent management strategies aligned to the business strategyProvide advice and guidance on complex matters to managers and employees across the business areaAnalyse HR data and interpret in terms of trends and suggestions for decision makingProviding feedback through analysing, interpreting and conducting trend analysis on HC data to various stakeholders to provide HC value.Assist in driving EE plan per BU, implement actions, track and achieve milestonesEnsure execution of all diversity initiatives in line with the business HC plan.Facilitate the performance management process within the prescribed timelinesDrives transformation and change initiatives across the business area and guides the business on the management of risk and the business impactResponsible for the execution of the culture and engagement survey in respect of feedback to business and action planningAssist business leaders to shape the culture to support the strategyAssist the business area establish and maintain high levels of employee engagement by clarifying the levels of employee engagement and partners with the business to develop solutions to address thesePartner with business regarding organisational effectiveness plans and interventionsFacilitate delivery on L&D needs through companywide programmes and putting interventions in place in consultations with L&D COE to address those needs that cannot be addressed through generic programmesIdentify critical and scarce skills for business unit and agree strategies with all relevant COExe2x80x99s to ensure appropriate pipelines over short and longer termProvide sound advice to ensure the organisation complies to best practice and legislative issuesProvide support to line managers in dealing with disciplinary, incapacity and grievance mattersDeal with all appeals from disciplinary proceedings in line with the disciplinary codeSupport the business with matters that have been referred externally for conciliation and arbitration.Facilitate remuneration processes in BUxe2x80x99s including creating awareness of employee wellness offerings, job evaluation etc.Partner with other HCBPxe2x80x99s and COE to implement strategic Human Capital planMinimum requirementsDegree in Human resources or similar. Postgraduate Degree, Industrial Psychology or equivalent is preferred7 years+ HC Generalist experienceAbility to travel as requiredKnowledgeable about HR practices: recruitment, talent development, performance management, facilitation, legislation, labour relations, leadership and organisational development, change management and remunerationA strong understanding of HC and financial services legislation and requirements, and the ability to apply the relevant legislation in the work environment.Good working knowledge and understanding of HC Best practices, policies and procedures.Change management experience.Managed relationships with senior leadersService delivery role experience.Strong experience in the ER field.Build a successful career with usWexe2x80x99re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future xe2x80x93 your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters xe2x80x93 Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office xe2x80x93 the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Turnaround timeThe 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.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 ensure 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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