Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager

Standard Bank Group; Douglas; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Offshore is seeking an experienced Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager to lead ER strategy and oversee employee benefits across SBO. You will partner with the Country Head of People and Culture to ensure compliant, effective people practices in multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires strong negotiation, policy development, and governance skills, with a track record in unionised environments and risk governance within a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Legal studies or CIPD Level 5.
• Conciliation/arbitration qualification is a plus.
• 5–7 years in People and Culture within People Risk and Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Country Head of People and Culture on Employee Relations.
• Oversee ER matters, ensure compliance with labour laws, basic conditions of employment, and union requirements.
• Administer and govern employee benefits across Standard Bank Offshore; support risk governance and policy development.

Skills

Challenging Ideas

Documenting Facts

Examining Information

Employee Advocacy

Employee Relations Health Wellness

Legal Advisory Interpretation

Legal Compliance P&C

Legal Knowledge

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Legal studies

CIPD Level 5

Conciliation and Arbitration qualification

Job description

Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager

• Full-time
• Business Segment: Group Functions

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) withinPeople 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.

• Challenging Ideas
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Employee Advocacy
• Employee Relations, Health & Wellness
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Compliance (P&C)
• Legal Knowledge