Human Capital Business Partner

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

You will form part of the Mass Foundation Cluster which is one of the largest customer-facing business segments in Old Mutual. Our vision is to be our customers' most trusted financial partner, passionate about helping them achieve their lifetime goals. Our mission is to enable positive futures for our customers, by bridging the gap between their resources and their financial service’s needs. Our primary goal is to facilitate access to financial solutions for our customers and to keep pace with their changing needs. Our target market is the low and emerging-middle income segment.

This role provides input into BU and Segment People Plan with the core focus being on developing and implementing tactical HR people plans to drive organisation effectiveness. This role partners with Senior Management teams and is responsible for the implementation HR plans and advisory services. Individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts, over periods of 3months -1years. May manage a small team of HR Professionals in a large team.

Responsibilities:

• Provides input into BU or Segment People plan.

• Develops and implements tactical and operational people plans in response to business and people challenges.

• Partners with Senior Management teams to advise on people challenges and on how to improve people performance of teams.

• Advises on people priorities for the future, using insights from HR Analytics and trends.

• Manages the efficient implementation of the HR Calendar.

• Develops and implements tactical organisational development and effectiveness interventions to address short-term business needs.

• Investigate, and propose solutions for, very complex and/or contentious employee relations cases in liaison with line managers; coordinate the organization's response to legal cases brought by individuals; contribute to the preparation of legal submissions, and ensure all parties complete casework accurately and within deadlines.

• Advises Senior Management teams on improving employee engagement at all levels and on building a high-performance culture aligned to the overall segment plan.

• Manages the implementation of the Segment Talent and Leadership plan for a designated area.

• Advises Senior Management teams on how to respond to change efficiently and effectively.

• Manages the adherence to HR controls and implements new controls as required.

• Manages adherence to transformation plans for the segment.

• Contributes to HR synergies across OML.

• May manage a small team of HR Professionals in a large business.

Requirements:

• 5+ years as an HR Generalist or Business Partnership experience.

• Degree in Human Resources or relevant qualification.

• A postgraduate degree is advantageous.

• Experience within the financial services industry will be advantageous.

• An ability to demonstrate high personal impact and influence to build a strong, trusted advisor relationship with business leaders.

• Solid employee relations experience.

 

Skills

Business Transformation, Communication, Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, HR Reporting, Human Resource Planning, Human Resources Analytics, Human Resources Policies, Report Writing

Competencies

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Drives Engagement

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Manages Conflict

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

Bachelors Degree (B) (Required)

Closing Date

23 July 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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