Human Capital Consultant at Old Mutual Kenya
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Job Description
Old Mutual Finance is seeking to appoint a Human Capital Consultant to support the Enablement functions. The successful incumbent will be based in Johannesburg or Cape Town and will report to the OMF Human Capital Business Partner.
The role is responsible for partnering with leadership teams and contributing to Business Unit and Segment People Plans, with a strong focus on developing and implementing tactical HR plans that drive organisational effectiveness. In addition, the role will provide end‑to‑end HR advisory services and ensure effective implementation of agreed people initiatives.
Responsibilities
Policy Development and Implementation
Help develop procedures for an area of the organization and monitor their implementation.
HR Frameworks and Tools
Contribute to the drafting 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, within an area of expertise, ensuring compliance with specified design principles, internal policies, and external legal requirements. Enable the attraction, development, and retention of talent at a sustainable cost.
Information and Business Advice
Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and referring very complex or contentious issues to others.
HR Data Analytics and Insights
Deliver complex analyses of HR data; identify key trends and contribute to the creation of HR insights that enable the diagnosis of business issues, enhancement of employee engagement, and/or improvement of business performance.
Employee Relations Case Management
Provide advice and guidance to managers in developing, documenting, and communicating solutions (including disciplinary action) for individual employee relations cases; support managers at formal hearings.
HR Data Management
Contribute to the development and testing of HR data collection forms or questionnaires in a specific area of expertise to ensure the collection of relevant data in line with defined requirements.
Personal Capability Building
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Internal Client Relationship Management
Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization, delivering high-quality professional services with guidance from senior colleagues.
Minimum requirements
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Degree in HR related studies (BCOM: HR Management, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, etc.)
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HR Generalist consulting experience of 3 years or more
Skills
Competencies
Business Insight
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Drives Engagement
Ensures Accountability
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Education
Closing Date
22 April 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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