MFC HR Business Partner

Old Mutual; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual is seeking an HR Generalist to join their team in Bloemfontein. This role involves developing HR strategies, managing a small team, and ensuring efficient implementation of HR plans to enhance organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, preferably in the financial services sector, with a strong focus on employee relations and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements tactical and operational people plans.
• Partners with Senior Management teams to advise on people challenges.
• Implements Segment Talent and Leadership plans.

Skills

HR Employee Relations

HR Reporting

HR Policies

Leadership

People Management

Stakeholder Management

Business Insight

Effective Communication

Engagement

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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

Job Description

You will form part of RMM within 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 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.

Role Overview

This role provides input into BU and Segment People Plans with a focus on developing and implementing tactical HR people plans to drive organizational effectiveness. It partners with Senior Management teams and is responsible for implementing HR plans and advisory services. The role is individually accountable for achieving results over periods of 3 months to 1 year and may manage a small team of HR professionals within a larger team.

• 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 improve team performance.
• Uses HR Analytics and trends to advise on future people priorities.
• Ensures the efficient implementation of the HR Calendar.
• Develops and implements organizational development interventions to address short-term business needs.
• Advises on employee engagement and building a high-performance culture aligned with the segment plan.
• Implements Segment Talent and Leadership plans.
• Advises on responding to change effectively.
• Ensures adherence to HR controls and implements new controls as needed.
• Contributes to HR synergies across OMEM.
• May manage a small team of HR professionals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner.
• A postgraduate degree is advantageous.
• Experience in the financial services industry is advantageous.
• Strong influence and relationship-building skills with business leaders.
• Solid employee relations experience.

Skills and Competencies

HR Employee Relations, HR Reporting, HR Policies, Leadership, People Management, Stakeholder Management.

Business Insight, Effective Communication, Engagement, Accountability, Managing Complexity and Conflict, Work Process Optimization.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Closing Date

11 July 2025, 23:59

The appointment will be made in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa.

About Us

Old Mutual is a leading African financial services organization offering a broad range of solutions across 14 countries. Our purpose is to Champion Mutually Positive Futures Every Day, committed to delivering excellent customer and employee experiences.