Head of Human Capital

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

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

Job Description

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This role is accountable for translating the Segment People Strategy and business strategy into a Business Unit People Plan. This role partners with Business Unit executives to deliver the Business Unit People Plan. Individually accountable for achieving results through the other HRBPs.

Responsibilities

Policy Development and Implementation

Develop functional or operational policies and help develop policy frameworks for area of responsibility or department. Take responsibility for creating underlying procedures and monitoring their implementation.

HR Frameworks and Tools

Lead the development of HR frameworks and tools for recruitment, performance management, development, career and succession planning, compensation and benefits, diversity, employee onboarding and offboarding, and retention of talent for a significant area of responsibility, ensuring compliance with external requirements and integration with the broader corporate policy framework. Enable the attraction, development, and retention of talent at a sustainable cost.

Information and Business Advice

Provide authoritative specialist advice to senior managers at the business unit or regional level to enable the implementation of policy, projects, and change initiatives.

HR Data Analytics and Insights

Develop and investigate multiple hypotheses, using a wide range of HR data to diagnose underlying causes of key business issues and identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement and/or improve business performance.

Employee Relations Case Management

Lead the investigation and resolution of employee relations cases, taking personal responsibility for unique, complex, and/or highly confidential cases that require deep investigation.

HR Data Management

Specify and manage the implementation of HR data requirements for an important area of responsibility within the HR function to meet the organization's management information needs and to support key processes and procedures.

Personal Capability Building

Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team and beyond in the function. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulation, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Internal Client Relationship Management

Manage relationships with strategic internal clients and act as a business partner to them, building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust, and mobilizing appropriate internal and/or external resources to support in delivering business strategy and plans.

Skills

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

Competencies

Balances Stakeholders

Business Insight

Drives Engagement

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Manages Conflict

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date

17 January 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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