FM HR Business Partner

Old Mutual; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Generalist to drive organizational effectiveness through strategic HR planning and advisory services. This role involves partnering with senior management teams to enhance employee engagement and performance. With a focus on policy development, HR frameworks, and data analytics, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the HR landscape within the organization. If you are passionate about fostering a high-performance culture and have a solid background in HR, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner.
• Experience in the financial services industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tactical HR people plans to drive effectiveness.
• Provide specialist advice on policies and procedures.

Skills

Employee and Labor Relations

HR Policies

Industrial Relations

Recruiting

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Postgraduate Degree

Job description

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Job Description

Role Accountabilities:

1. Provides input into BU or Segment People plan.
2. Develops and implements tactical and operational people plans in response to business and people challenges.
3. Partners with Senior Management teams to advise on people challenges and on how to improve people performance of teams.
4. Advises on people priorities for the future, using insights from HR Analytics and trends.
5. Manages the efficient implementation of the HR Calendar.
6. Develops and implements tactical organisational development and effectiveness interventions to address short-term business needs.
7. Advises Senior Management teams on improving employee engagement at all levels and on building a high-performance culture aligned to the overall segment plan.
8. Manages the implementation of the Segment Talent and Leadership plan for a designated area.
9. Advises Senior Management teams on responding to change efficiently and effectively.
10. Manages adherence to HR controls and implements new controls as required.
11. Ensures compliance with transformation plans for the segment.
12. Contributes to HR synergies across OMEM.
13. May manage a small team of HR Professionals in a large business.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner.
• A postgraduate degree is advantageous.
• Experience within the financial services industry is advantageous.
• Ability to demonstrate high personal impact and influence to build trusted advisor relationships with business leaders.
• Solid employee relations experience is essential.

The above summary aligns with MFC Segment expectations. More details are provided below:

This role provides input into BU and Segment People Plans, focusing on developing and implementing tactical HR people plans to drive organisational effectiveness. It partners with Senior Management teams and is responsible for implementing HR plans and providing advisory services. The role may include managing a small team of HR Professionals in a large team.

Responsibilities include:

• Policy Development and Implementation: Develop procedures, interpret, and apply policies to achieve outcomes or advise on policy application, monitoring implementation within the organization.
• HR Frameworks and Tools: Identify requirements for HR frameworks and tools for recruitment, performance management, development, succession planning, compensation, benefits, diversity, onboarding, offboarding, and retention, ensuring compliance and integration with broader HR policies.
• Information and Business Advice: Provide specialist advice on policies and procedures, resolving complex issues and enabling appropriate actions.
• HR Data Analytics and Insights: Use HR data to diagnose business issues and identify opportunities to enhance employee engagement and performance.
• Employee Relations Case Management: Investigate complex employee relations cases, coordinate responses to legal cases, and ensure accurate casework.
• HR Data Management: Develop and test HR data collection procedures to meet compliance requirements.
• Personal Capability Building: Act as a subject matter expert, maintain external accreditations, and stay updated on industry regulations and best practices.
• Internal Client Relationship Management: Manage relationships with internal clients, build credibility, and support business strategy deployment.

Skills: Employee and Labor Relations, HR Policies, Industrial Relations, Recruiting, Relationship Building

Core Competencies: Business Insight, Effective Communication, Engagement, Accountability, Managing Complexity, Conflict Resolution, Work Process Optimization

Education: Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Closing Date: 07 May 2025, 23:59

Note: The appointment will be made in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit.

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