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Junior Specialist: People function

Absa Group Ltd

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JOB SUMMARY

Job DescriptionAccountability: Talent AcquisitionTime split%: 15%Assess staffing needs for the business Support preparation of role profiles for job evaluation where requiredProgress recruitment administration (Seeking RPC Approval and preparing business case)Support in shortlisting for internal / external job applications as agreed with the MD and Managers within the HR governance requirementsLiaise with People Managers to carry out end to end recruitment processPrepare Offers & Generating contracts for successful candidatesOnboarding of new joinersAccountability:Talent Management, Succession, Learning & DevelopmentTime split%: 15%Collate and maintain functional People Plans support with any interventionsCollate and maintain functional succession plans data baseDrive Talent Review processObtain functional talent nominations from the Line Managers for inclusion on the Country Talent PoolEnsure timely execution of all talent management actions and transitionsDrive learning and development initiatives/programsWork closely with managers to ensure learning interventions are signed off and completedAccountability: Performance ManagementTime split%: 15%Drive Performance Management process end to endRun Quarterly Performance reviews, consistency and end year assessmentsStaff awareness sessions on reward process and guiding principles, run PD campaignsConsequence management for poor performersPrepare and maintain the required Performance reports with trends and insightsAccountability: HR Advisory and HR OperationsTime split%: 15%Onboarding of new joinersFirst point of contact for the relevant functional line managers in relation to HR support needed to meet business objectivesDeal and respond to queries from staff on HR issuesInterpret and advise on local HR policies on staff related mattersCommunicate any HR policy changes and updatesPayroll ManagementHR Analytics – Preparing reports and generating insights ; Headcount, Leave, Talent, Performance and Ad hoc reportsAccountability: People Systems:Time Split 15% Lead end-to-end recruitment processes using Workday, ensuring timely, high-quality hiring aligned to business needsProvide expert guidance on Workday processes, data insights, and HR best practicesCoach and train managers on talent and team management processes on WorkdayDeliver responsive, high-quality HR support to colleagues through Workday/SNOW (Service Now) platformsSupport onboarding and employee lifecycle processes on WorkdayManage and maintain HR data within Workday, ensuring accuracy and completenessAccountability: People Engagement and Culture Time split%: 10%Maintain effective communication channels with all teamsEnsure all employee relations issues raised are reviewed and actioned, in conjunction with the Employee Relations manager as requiredPlan, communicate and coordinate the cascade of the Colleague Experience Survey (CES)Work with team managers to develop action plansTrack CEI Action plans, provide regular updates to leadershipAccountability: Control & GovernanceTime split%: 15%Ensure adherence to the required HR controls in role e.g. all activities relating to recruitment, PD, Talent management, employee engagement, Transfers etc.Maintains HR standards and best practice within business unit

REQUIRED SKILLS

Human resources information systems, Employee guidelines and onboarding, Human resource and personnel development, Interviewing

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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