Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Compensation & Benefits role at Standard Bank Group. Saint-Helier · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Advise the local People and Culture lead and teams on employee relations strategy and casework
- Handle grievances, disciplinary issues, employment contracts and collective agreements while meeting labour and union rules
- Run benefits administration across Standard Bank Offshore, maintaining governance, compliance and a good employee experience
- Lead People and Culture risk oversight through policy work, risk assessments, controls and governance reviews
What you bring
- A postgraduate legal studies degree or CIPD Level 5 credential
- Five to seven years in People and Culture, with work spanning people risk and benefits
- At least five years in management-level employee relations, handling grievances, discipline and employment agreements
Who this fits
This manager-level role suits someone with substantial employee relations experience and responsibility for benefits and People and Culture risk. The position is onsite in Saint-Helier.
From the employer
Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.
Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
To play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership, guidance, and support to the Country Head of People and Culture and the broader People and Culture teams in the realm of Employee Relations (ER). Responsible for overseeing the efficient management of ER matters, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, basic conditions of employment, and union-related requirements. To drive the success of the ER function by ensuring the seamless execution of employee relations processes, procedures, and initiatives.
In addition, the role is responsible for the oversight, administration, and execution of employee benefits across Standard Bank Offshore, ensuring effective governance, compliance, and employee experience. The incumbent will also lead and coordinate People and Culture Risk and Governance activities across Standard Bank Offshore, including the development, implementation, and review of policies, risk assessments, controls, and related governance frameworks, while providing support on and ad hoc People and Culture initiatives as required.
Qualification Required:
- Post Graduate Degree in Legal studies or Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 5
- A further qualification in conciliation and arbitration will be an added advantage.
Experience Required:
- 5-7 years' experience in People and Culture (Human Resources Management) within People Risk and Benefits
- Minimum 5 years demonstrated Employee Relations (ER) experience at Management level in the handling of grievances, disciplinary matters, drafting and reviewing of employment contracts and collective agreements.
- Experience in handling negotiations and consultations in a unionised environment would be advantageous
- Experience in a multi-national environment covering at least two (2) jurisdictions will be an added advantage.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Challenging Ideas
- Convincing People
- Documenting Facts
- Establishing Rapport
- Examining Information
Technical Competencies:
- Dispute Resolution
- Employee Advocacy
- Employee Relations, Health & Wellness
- Legal Advisory & Interpretation
- Legal Compliance (P&C)
- Legal Knowledge