HR Business Partner- Standard Bank x1
- Job Title: Business Partner, People & Culture (HR Business Partner)
- Company: Standard Bank of South Africa
- Location: Bloemfontein
(Based at Brandwag, with regional responsibility across Free State, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga & Limpopo) - Employment Type: Full-time | Senior Professional Role
Job Overview
This is a senior HR (People & Culture) role where you act as a strategic partner to business leaders.
In simple terms:
You’re not just HR — you’re the advisor who helps the business perform better through its people.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Business Partnering
- Work directly with senior management
- Align people strategy with business goals
- Provide expert HR advice and solutions
Data & Workforce Insights
- Analyse HR metrics like:
- Headcount
- Overtime
- Training spend
- Use data & analytics to guide decisions
- Identify risks and propose solutions
Change Management & Organisational Design
- Support organisational restructuring
- Lead change initiatives
- Help teams adapt to new strategies
Workforce Planning & Budgeting
- Collaborate with finance & operations
- Ensure workforce plans align with budget
- Monitor staffing costs
People Experience & Culture
- Improve employee experience
- Support performance and engagement
- Deliver on the company’s People Promise
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in:
- Human Resource Management
- Behavioural Science
- Social Science
- 5–7 years HR experience
- Experience in:
- HR Business Partnering (preferred)
- Large / multinational organisations
- Working with senior leaders
Key Skills & Competencies
Behavioural:
- Strong communication & relationship building
- Ability to influence and advise leaders
- Adaptability in changing environments
- Team collaboration
Technical:
- Decision-making & strategic thinking
- Data analysis & HR analytics
- Organisational design knowledge
- Leadership & facilitation skills