Head: People and Culture, Jersey

To provide strategic direction to Country Leadership on all People & Culture (P&C) requirements. Develop and align the P&C strategy for the country, to the Group P&C and Group Business Segments strategies. Accountable for leading, defining and managing the Country People & Culture strategy and the delivery of people & culture services, policies, and programs across the business. Act as an active member of the Country Executive team.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction to Country Leadership on all People & Culture (P&C) requirements; Develop and align the P&C strategy for the country to the Group P&C and Group Business Segments strategies; Lead, define and manage the Country People & Culture strategy and the delivery of people & culture services, policies, and programs across the business; Act as an active member of the Country Executive team; Drive the P&C strategy to align with Business Segment and Group Function strategies; Translate the P&C strategy for Country into a People Plan as agreed with the Chief Executive and Regional P&C Head; Champion the transformation of organisational culture and upholding the highest ethical standards; Support Leaders to adopt the wider Standard Bank Group (SBG) Habits Framework; Lead as a key People & Culture advisor to the CE, Country Exco and Board; Partner with the CE, Country Exco team and Board to shape and influence the Talent agenda, including acquisition, succession, development and retention plans; Build strong relationships with BU Leadership teams, management and employees; Support country Leadership and employees through transformational changes; Manage the P&C function in country according to SBG's leadership principles, Habits Framework and values, including the employee life cycle from Talent Acquisition through to Exit, Succession Planning and Development, Performance Management, Learning, Employee Relations, Reward and Recognition and P&C Operations Management

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources; 3-4 years working experience in People and Culture with experience across the P&C employee value chain; 5-7 years working as a P&C Business partner to business leadership across the geography, including multiple portfolios and locations; Leadership experience within a multinational company working with exec. and snr management teams in a complex environment; Proven track record of driving people strategies in complex, dynamic organisations; Experience in managing organisational transformation and aligning HR practices with strategic outcomes; Behavioural Competencies: Adopting Practical Approaches, Articulating Information, Convincing People, Developing Expertise, Developing Strategies, Directing People; Technical Competencies: Business Acumen (P&C), Change Management (HR), Compensation and Benefits, Current and Emerging Capability Development, Decision Making, Drives progress and accountability, Employee Advocacy, Employee Relations, Health & Wellness, HCM Business Systems, Operational Planning