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Junior Specialist: People Function at Absa Bank Limited

Absa Bank Limited
July 02, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Summary


The job holder is responsible for implementing the HR Business Partnering agenda in ALAK, working closely with Exco .
The jobholder is required to support the MD, and the People Managers in providing HR 'best practice' solutions to the business below;.
Recruitment, Performance Management, HR Service delivery, Policy Administration, Learning and Development, HR Governance Execution, Employee Engagement and Administrative duties like exits, transfers, payroll changes, amendments, transfers and relocations of employees.
Working closely with the People Managers to deliver HR agenda


Job Description

Accountability: Talent Acquisition

Time split%: 15%


Assess staffing needs for the business
Support preparation of role profiles for job evaluation where required
Progress 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 requirements
Liaise with People Managers to carry out end to end recruitment process
Prepare Offers & Generating contracts for successful candidates
Onboarding of new joiners


Accountability:

Talent Management, Succession, Learning & Development

Time split%: 15%


Collate and maintain functional People Plans support with any interventions
Collate and maintain functional succession plans data base
Drive Talent Review process
Obtain functional talent nominations from the Line Managers for inclusion on the Country Talent Pool
Ensure timely execution of all talent management actions and transitions
Drive learning and development initiatives/programs
Work closely with managers to ensure learning interventions are signed off and completed


Accountability: Performance Management

Time split%: 15%


Drive Performance Management process end to end
Run Quarterly Performance reviews, consistency and end year assessments
Staff awareness sessions on reward process and guiding principles, run PD campaigns
Consequence management for poor performers
Prepare and maintain the required Performance reports with trends and insights


Accountability:

HR Advisory and HR Operations

Time split%: 15%


Onboarding of new joiners
First point of contact for the relevant functional line managers in relation to HR support needed to meet business objectives
Deal and respond to queries from staff on HR issues
Interpret and advise on local HR policies on staff related matters
Communicate any HR policy changes and updates
Payroll Management
HR Analytics - Preparing reports and generating insights ; Headcount, Leave, Talent, Performance and Ad hoc reports


Accountability: People Systems:

Time Split 15%


Lead end-to-end recruitment processes using Workday, ensuring timely, high-quality hiring aligned to business needs
Provide expert guidance on Workday processes, data insights, and HR best practices
Coach and train managers on talent and team management processes on Workday
Deliver responsive, high-quality HR support to colleagues through Workday/SNOW (Service Now) platforms
Support onboarding and employee lifecycle processes on Workday
Manage and maintain HR data within Workday, ensuring accuracy and completeness


Accountability:

People Engagement and Culture

Time split%: 10%


Maintain effective communication channels with all teams
Ensure all employee relations issues raised are reviewed and actioned, in conjunction with the Employee Relations manager as required
Plan, communicate and coordinate the cascade of the Colleague Experience Survey (CES)
Work with team managers to develop action plans
Track CEI Action plans, provide regular updates to leadership


Accountability: Control & Governance

Time 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


Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Required), Master's Degree: Industrial and Organisational Psychology

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