Human Capital Business Partner

Guardrisk part of Momentum Group Limited is South Africas leading provider of cell captive business and alternative risk transfer solutions offering tailor-made risk financing and access to professional reinsurance markets. As the market leader we specialise in innovative cell captive structures that allow clients to operate their own insurance products within a ring-fenced facility including underwriting actuarial legal compliance and financial reporting services without the costs and complexities of establishing an insurance company. Registered for most statutory classes of non-life and life insurance we provide customised cover and strategic risk solutions. Our services cater to corporates that are serious about risk management those facing complex or high-cost risks and businesses looking to offer their own branded insurance products.

TheHuman Capital Business Partnerroleprovides dedicated Human Capital Partnership to business units ensuring people practices support Guardrisk goals while managing complex demands from clients. The role balances operational delivery with strategic input acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees.

Responsibilities workoutputsand individual contribution

Strategic HC Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and managersprovidingstrategic insights on HR matters such as talent management organizational development and employee engagement

• Partner with leadership to align HCstrategies with business goals and drive the people agenda across business units

• Work closely with department heads to understand their needs and proactively suggest HCsolutions that support organizationalobjective.

Talent management and development

• Lead the recruitment and selection strategy forallocatedGuardrisk BU ensuring that the talent acquisition processes are aligned with business needs.

• Oversees performance management processesincluding goal settingfeedbackand development planning.

• Advises on career development successionplanningand development initiatives.

• Support employee learning and development programs to foster skill growth and organisational capability.

• Collaborate with business leaders toidentifyhigh-potential employees and design individualized development plans.

• Partners with the learning anddevelopment team to implement development and leadership initiatives.

• Support the design and delivery of learning and training programs aimedat developing leadership and key talent across Guardrisk.

Employee relations and Organisational culture

• Act as a point of escalation for complex employee relations issues providing guidance and support to resolve conflicts ina timelyand constructive manner

• Foster a positive organizational culture by promoting values employee engagement and creating an inclusive work environment

• Works closely with OD and Executive HC todrive change management initiatives and support leadership during periods of organizational transformation or restructuring.

• Act as a mediator in conflict resolution addressing complex employee relations issues and ensuring fair andequitableoutcomes

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on conflict resolution strategies fostering a respectful and positive work environment

• Handle sensitive employee issues ensuring compliance with legal standards and company policies whilemaintainingconfidentiality.

Human Capital Process optimisation

• Collaborate with the HR team to continuously improve HR policies processes and practices to ensure efficiency and effectiveness

• Implement HR programs and initiatives that enhance employee engagement retention and satisfaction

• Lead data-driven HR initiativesutilizingmetrics to assess organizational health and implement improvements.

Employee experience and wellbeing

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure employee well-being programs and initiatives are aligned with employee needs and company values

• Monitor employee feedback (via surveys interviews etc.) and recommend actions to enhance the overall employee experience.

• Promote and support employee well-being initiatives ensuring that employees have access to programs that enhance their work-life balance and overall health

• Monitor employee feedback through surveys and one-on-one interactions toidentifytrends and areas for improvement in the employee experience

• Work with leadership to drive a culture of recognition employee engagement and retention

Human Capital reporting and compliance

• Provide regular reports and insights on key HCmetrics such as turnover performance talent pipeline and employee engagement to business leaders

• Ensure HC initiatives comply with legal and regulatory requirements industry best practices and company policies
• Stay up to date with the latest HCtrends legislation and best practices toprovideinformed guidance to the business

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in human resources/ industrial psychologyor related field

• Registered Psychometrist/Industrial Psychologist with HPCSA will be an added advantage

Experience

• 5-7years experiencein an HCrole

• Strong knowledge of HC Principles including talent management performance management

• TakingAction:Takes action to makethings happen; uses initiative to start things up; shows drive and invests personal energy.

• Articulating information:Is articulate in giving presentations; is eloquent and explains things well; projects social confidence when articulating information.

• Convincing people:Is comfortable having to persuade others; shapes opinions by being outspoken;seeksto negotiate with others.

• Checking things:Is meticulous in finding errors; ensures accuracy by being thorough and checking details; produces high quality work by beingdetailed..

• Embracingchange:Copes with change and variety; tolerates uncertainty and ambiguity; adapts to new challenges.

• Understanding people:Shows empathy and compassion; attends and listens to people; is attentive and understands the motivation in others.

• Conveyingselfconfidence:Is self-assured and projects inner confidence; is confident anddeterminesown future; values own contributions.
• Developing Expertise:Is open to taking up learning opportunities; is quick inacquiringknowledge and skills; developsexpertiseby updating specialist knowledge.