Human Capital Business Partner at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

• This role provides an opportunity for someone who is passionate about unlocking human potential to provide input into Business Unit and Segment People Plans.  
• 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 of HR plans and advisory services.
•  The incumbent can work most of the time remotely but must be willing to travel and attend meetings in person when required.

We are looking for a seasoned generalist HCBP with a demonstrated track record and strengths in:

• OD
• Facilitation skills
• Management consultation
• Leadership development
• Culture change
• Change management
• Workforce planning, Career and Talent Development
• Conflict management
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Productivity improvement

Duties and Responsibilities (include but is not limited to):

• Provides input into Business 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
• Advises Senior Management teams on improving employee engagement at all levels and on building a high-performance culture align to overall segment plan
• Manages the implementation of the Segment Talent and Leadership plan for designated area
• Advises Senior Management teams on how to respond to change efficiently and effectively
• Manages the adherence to HR controls and implement new controls as required.
• Manages adherence to transformation plans for the segment
• Contributes to HR synergies across Old Mutual

Minimum Requirements:

• If you wish to apply, please submit your CV with a cover letter as noted in the body of this advertisement.  
• At least 7 years’ experience as HCBP partnering with senior leaders to execute on the HR value chain
• Postgraduate degree in the field of Human Behavioural Sciences
• Working experience in the financial services industry
• Traveling and spending face-to-face time with main stakeholders are inherent requirements of the role.  Therefore, willingness to travel on a regular basis and spend time away from home to engage clients nationally
• RE1 and/or RE5 will be an added advantage