Senior People & Culture Business Partner at Standard Bank
Standard Bank · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Standard Bank is looking for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to join their Johannesburg team on a contract basis. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving people strategies that support business performance and employee engagement. If you have 5 to 10 years of HR business partnering experience and are ready to make an impact in a dynamic banking environment, this opportunity is for you.
About the role
As a People & Culture Business Partner at Standard Bank, you will work independently to provide end to end P&C support to your allocated portfolio. You will partner with business leaders to drive people strategies that enhance business performance, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior management, delivering integrated P&C solutions aligned with business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide business partnering advisory support to stakeholders within your portfolio
- Offer P&C guidance in support of the overall people experience and business objectives
- Partner with senior leaders to implement people strategies that support business performance
- Drive organisational effectiveness through innovative and impactful P&C strategies
Application note: You will apply on Standard Bank's official system. Click the apply button to be redirected to their recruitment portal.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12) and a Diploma
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, Organisational Development, or a related field
- Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline will be advantageous
- Professional HR certification and/or membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. SABPP or equivalent) will be advantageous
- Relevant training or certification in Change Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Leadership Development, or People Analytics will be beneficial
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in People & Culture / Human Resources Business Partnering
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the role People & Culture plays in enabling business performance, commercial success, and social relevance
- Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing integrated, effective, and sustainable People & Culture initiatives
- Strong experience in measuring and evaluating the impact of P&C interventions using best practice metrics and analytics
- Experience partnering with senior management teams within a complex, multinational environment
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage change, and drive organisational effectiveness
- Sound knowledge of Human Resources and P&C practices, employment legislation, and organisational development principles
- Strong understanding of business strategy and the role of P&C in driving organisational performance
- Experience in workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, and change management
- Knowledge of HR metrics, people analytics, and best practice measurement frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, consulting, and communication skills
- Ability to partner effectively with senior leaders and operate within a complex, fast paced, and multinational environment
Responsibilities
- Work independently to provide end to end People and Culture value chain business partner support for relevant portfolios
- Apply specialist knowledge and judgement to resolve complex challenges
- Provide business partnering advisory support to business stakeholders within the allocated portfolio of responsibility
- Give P&C guidance in support of the overall people experience and business objectives in an ever changing environment
- Partner with business leaders to drive people strategies that support business performance, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering integrated People and Culture solutions aligned with business objectives
- Implement integrated, effective, and sustainable People and Culture initiatives that support business specific objectives and drive improved business performance
- Measure and evaluate the impact of People and Culture interventions using best practice metrics and analytics
- Influence stakeholders, manage change, and drive organisational effectiveness
Job details
- Organisation
- Standard Bank
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Human Resources
- Posted
- 2 November 2026 (5 days ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a senior role at Standard Bank, so your application should highlight your experience as an HR business partner working with senior leaders. Make sure your CV clearly shows your years of experience, the size of the portfolios you have supported, and specific examples of P&C initiatives you have led that improved business performance. Since the role is a contract position, you may want to emphasise your adaptability and ability to hit the ground running. Standard Bank values strategic thinking and data driven decision making, so be ready to discuss how you have used HR metrics to influence change. You will apply through their SmartRecruiters portal, so have your updated CV and qualifications ready to upload.
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