Human Capital Business Partner at Old Mutual

Job Description

• This role is a key business partner providing strategic input on all the Human Capital areas with the core focus to drive organisational strategic people effectiveness. 
• Taking full responsibility for the employee value proposition in partnering with senior leadership to build a high performing culture and ensure change resilience. Individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.

Responsibilities

• Owns and drives the People Strategy, partnering with leaders and Exco
• Develops and implements tactical and operational people plans in response to business and people challenges
• Partners with senior leaders to advise on people challenges and on how to improve performance of teams
• Advises on people priorities for the future, using insights from HC Analytics and trends
• Manages the efficient implementation of the HC Calendar
• Develops and implements tactical organisational development and effectiveness interventions to address short term business needs
• Advises leaders on improving employee engagement at all levels and on building a high-performance culture aligned to overall business plan
• Manages the implementation of the business Talent and Leadership plan
• Advises management teams on how to respond to change efficiently and effectively
• Manages the adherence to HC controls and implement new controls as required.
• Manages adherence to transformation plans
• Runs with sourcing and recruitment of talent acquisition
• Facilitates the Recognition Programme for the area

Qualifications and Experience required 

• 10+ years strong HC Generalist experience with a strong Change Management & OD focus
• Senior HCBP 
• Seasoned experience working with Senior and Executive teams
• Relevant tertiary qualification 
• Investments and Asset Management experience
• Self-starter and pro-active to identify and drive HC needs

Skills

• Business Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Data Management, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, HR Employee Relations, Human Capital Management Systems, Nonprofit Law, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Regulatory Compliance Management

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Engagement
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Manages Conflict
• Optimizes Work Processes

Education

• NQF Level 8 - Honours or Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent

Closing Date

• 21 November 2025